Police Officer; Reinstatement Former Nopd; Class Code 7110

overview

the new orleans police department (nopd) is seeking qualified former nopd officers who are interested in reinstatement to the department. This opportunity is intended for officers who have previously served honorably and wish to return to service with one of the nation's progressive law enforcement agencies. Nopd is committed to the principles of 21st century policing
, emphasizing transparency, accountability, community engagement, and procedural justice. Reinstated officers will be expected to embrace these values and contribute to a modern, community-focused policing environment.

* state statute provides an additional $7200 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 rate of $1,000 per year for an associate s degree, or $2,000 per year for a bachelor s degree, or $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.

responsible police patrol and investigative work in protecting life and property, preventing crime, and enforcing federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances; 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.

must complete all reinstatement requirements as outlined by post and nopd.

note
: this job posting is intended for former nopd officers. If you are currently an officer with another law enforcement agency, refer to the police officer (lateral) (class code 7110ent) job posting. If you are not currently an officer with another law enforcement agency or you do not have law enforcement experience as a police officer, refer to the police recruit (class code 7109) job posting.

note: after submitting this application, you should send a letter requesting reinstatement and the reasons therefore addressed to the superintendent of police  must cc recruit on your reinstatement request.

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify certification and driver s license 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: an applicant applying for any commissioned position within the new orleans police department shall be automatically disqualified if, as an adult, he/she falls into any of the categories listed below. In accordance with the louisiana state statutes and for general application of the new orleans police department s hiring criteria, an adult is hereby defined as a person who has attained the age of seventeen years.

A juvenile is hereby defined as a person who has not attained the age of seventeen years.

if you fall into any of the categories listed below, do not apply for police recruit.

applicants are required to assist and cooperate with the civil service department and the police department in…