Job Description

Police Officer

The City of New Orleans is seeking Police Officers to be responsible for police patrol and investigative work in protecting life and property, preventing crime, and enforcing federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances. Officers patrol assigned areas to deter and detect criminal activity, respond promptly to calls for service, including emergencies and offenses in progress, conduct investigations, gather evidence, and prepare reports on incidents. Officers engage with community members to promote safety and address concerns, enforce laws and ordinances, including traffic regulations, collaborate with other officers and other emergency service personnel and participate in community outreach programs and events, and related work as required.

Part-time officers perform the same duties as full-time officers. As a part-time officer, your work schedule will be determined by your district captain. You will work approximately 42.75 hours in a two-week pay cycle. Incentive pays may be pro-rated based on the number of hours worked.

Minimum Qualifications

An applicant must:

1. have current P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent from a state board. Note: Applicants who do not possess a Louisiana P.O.S.T. Level 1 certification or equivalent from a state board will be required to complete a full academy.
2. have at least one (1) year of patrol and/or investigative law enforcement experience. This experience must have been gained after completion of a police academy and field training.
3. be at least 20 years old.
4. be licensed to drive with a good driving record and driving experience.
5. be in good physical and psychological condition to perform the essential functions of the job of Police Officer.
6. possess a state approved G.E.D./high school diploma. Please see #3 below regarding foreign diplomas.

Required documents include:

1. P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent from a state board.
2. A valid driver's license.
3. A high school diploma, high school transcript, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) issued by a state Department of Education. College diplomas from institutions accredited as colleges/universities by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education) will also be accepted.

High school diplomas and college diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website.

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Automatic disqualifiers include: been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felony; been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to any misdemeanor involving any crimes against person or sexual offenses; been convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, any offenses involving violations of the civil rights of any person under the Constitution or laws of the United States or any state or territory; used any prescription drug or legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the two years prior to application; used any illegal drug, other than marijuana, within the five years prior to application; sold, distributed, manufactured, or transported any illegal drug; been dishonorably discharged from any military service and/or arrested for any violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that would constitute a Felony or disqualifying Misdemeanor in the State of Louisiana; been terminated or forced to resign from any law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons; resigned a position within a law enforcement agency to avoid potential or proposed adverse disciplinary action or termination; or received a disability retirement from any law enforcement agency.

Applicants are required to assist and cooperate with the Civil Service Department and the Police Department in obtaining past employment records, medical records and personal history information. Failure to comply may be cause for disqualification.

Applicants may be required to sign a waiver releasing information from a medical evaluation to Civil Service and/or Police Management.

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