Job Position Profile
New Orleans Lateral Transfer Police Officer
What's in it for you?
When you transfer to the New Orleans Police Department as a lateral officer, you join the best-trained, best-equipped and best-paid law enforcement agency in Louisiana . You become part of a family dating back to 1796.
As an officer in the NOPD, you have the opportunity to help protect one of America 's greatest treasures and see the difference you make every day.
On duty or off, you'll enjoy the people, food, and entertainment that make New Orleans ' culture world famous.
Salary
Depending on experience, your salary can range from $44,919 to $56,703, plus bonuses and benefits.
Bonuses and Benefits
- A $5,000 bonus*
- Group health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Free and/or reduced college tuition programs
- Great advancement opportunities
- Excellent retirement plan**
- Earn up to 21 college credits upon completion of the police academy
- 20-week state certification law enforcement training
- NOPD pays an annual millage to all officers
Become a force within the force
If you're Louisiana P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Standard of Training) certified or out-of-state certified, you're pre-qualified to become a member of the NOPD through a lateral transfer.
The test for lateral transfers to the NOPD consists of both written and multiple choice questions. Additionally, out-of-state applicants must complete a B-Pad test that measures the officer's law enforcement knowledge. Depending on your law enforcement knowledge and training, you may be placed in an abbreviated, four-to-six week academy class.
Out-of-State lateral transfer requirements To be officially considered for a lateral transfer, police officers from another state must:
- Have completed at least 320 hours of training.
- Be in a full-time, active patrol position for at least one year.
- Have a current/valid P.O.S.T. training certificate or the equivalent.
Making the move
If you're up for the challenge, contact the NOPD at 1-877-JOIN-NOPD or visit our website at JoinNOPD.com.
*$2,500 is paid once the officer is assigned to an NOPD district or division. The remainder is awarded upon successful completion of the one-year probationary period. ** More than 25 years of service: fully vested at 83%, Lump Sum Drop Funds. More than 30 years of service: fully vested at 100%, Lump Sum Drop Funds.
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