Police Officer; Lateral; Class Code 7110

State statute provides an additional $7,200 in annual supplemental pay after one year of qualified law enforcement service. City longevity pay is provided upon completion of one 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.

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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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.

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.

• 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…