This job posting is for the reinstatement of former New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) officers.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

This is a reinstatement opportunity for former NOPD employees who meet the eligibility criteria for reinstatement as a Police Officer. Applicants must have previously served as a Police Officer with the New Orleans Police Department and meet all current NOPD reinstatement requirements, including but not limited to:

• Must have been previously employed as a Police Officer with the NOPD.
• Must meet all current NOPD physical and psychological standards for reinstatement.
• Must meet all current NOPD background and moral character standards for reinstatement.
• Must meet all current NOPD residency requirements for reinstatement.
• Must meet all current NOPD training and certification requirements for reinstatement, or be eligible for waiver/re-certification as determined by the Superintendent of Police.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from an accredited or recognized high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
2. Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
3. Must meet the minimum age requirement for Police Officer as set forth in the City Charter and/or State Law at the time of appointment.
4. Must meet the physical and mental standards required for Police Officers as established by the City of New Orleans Civil Service Commission and the New Orleans Police Department.
5. Must be a citizen of the United States.
6. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
7. Must be able to successfully complete the NOPD Police Academy training program or meet the requirements for waiver/re-certification as determined by the Superintendent of Police.
8. Must meet all other requirements for reinstatement as a Police Officer as set forth in the City Charter, City Ordinances, and NOPD Rules and Regulations.

NOTE ON VERIFICATION:

Prior to final appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process. Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24, 2/25.

Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits.

Want work-life balance?

• 14 paid holidays in 2025.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
• Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
• We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
• Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work.

Thinking of starting a family or adding to your family?

• We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program.

Need insurance for you and/or your family?

• We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
• We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
• A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.

Have student loan debt?

• The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Are you part of the FIRE (Financially Independent/Retire Early) movement? Don't want to work forever? We have options to help.

• Pension, Pension, Pension! Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit.
• You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $23,500 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings.

Let's talk pay

• We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications and specialized work assignments.

Love to learn?

• Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.

We take care of our employees during emergencies

• Employees who work during declared emergencies receive extra pay.
• Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay.

Want to make a difference?

• We need you! Make an impact on our community through your work in City government!

These benefits apply to employees of the City of New Orleans. Employees of Sewerage and Water Board enjoy many of these same benefits, but some benefits offered may vary. A listing of benefits available to Sewerage and Water Board employees can be found here. (Download PDF reader)

This description of benefits is intended to be informational and does not create a contractual entitlement to any listed benefit. The employee welfare and pension plan documents and applicable law govern the eligibility, vesting, and schedule of benefits, and the above description does not alter or interpret the plan documents or applicable law.