Responsible police patrol and investigative work in protecting life and property, preventing crime, and enforcing federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances; Police 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. Upon employment, employees may be assigned to work on a rotating or fixed shift basis, which may include nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime with little to no notice. An employee’s work hours and days will be at the discretion of the Superintendent of Police or his/her designee.

Part-time Officers: In addition to full-time lateral officers, the New Orleans Police Department is also seeking part-time lateral officers. Part-time officers perform the same duties as full-time officers (listed above). 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.

State statute provides an additional $7,200 in annual supplemental pay after one (1) year of qualified law enforcement service.

City longevity pay is provided upon completion of one (1) year of consecutive service with the City.

Employees in the classifications of Police Recruit, Police Officer and above are eligible for educational incentive pay at the following rates:

• $1,000 per year for an Associate's Degree
• $2,000 per year for a Bachelor's Degree
• $3,000 per year for a Graduate Degree

Colleges must be accredited by a regional accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.