NOPD APPLICATION

The City of New Orleans Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Recruit, the trainee-level position for beginning a career in police work with the New Orleans Police Department. Individuals appointed to this classification will attend training classes, lectures and seminars, as well as receive training in the physical aspects of police work. Upon completion of all phases of Police Recruit training, candidates will be appointed to the classification of Police Officer I and will be enforcing laws and preserving order. Find out if you have what it takes to Get Behind The Badge.


STEP 1: DO YOU QUALIFY?


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Please answer the following questions. Note: your answers will be verified later during the application process.


(1) Are you at least 20 years of age? Yes
No
(2) Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalency diploma? Yes
No
(3) Are you an American citizen?
(You may still be able to apply)
Yes
No
(4) Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes
No
(5) Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty, or nolo contendere to any felony as an adult (21 years of age)?. Yes
No
(6) Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty, or nolo contendere to any misdemeanor involving any crimes against person or sexual offenses as an adult (21 years of age)? Yes
No
(7) Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty, or nolo contendere to any offense involving violations of the civil rights of any person under the Constitution or laws of the United States or any state or territory as an adult (21 years of age)? Yes
No
(8) Have you ever used or possessed illegal drugs other than marijuana? Yes
No
(9) Have you used marijuana within three years prior to application? Yes
No
(10) Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from any military service and/or arrested for any violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice which would Constitute a felony or disqualifying misdemeanor in the State of Louisiana? Yes
No
(11) Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons; resigned a position within a law enforcement agency to avoid potential or proposed adverse disciplinary action or termination; or received a disability retirement from any law enforcement agency? Yes
No
(12) Have you ever established a verifiable law enforcement employment record of
(a) any brutality or excessive use of force complaint sustained by any law enforcement agency or adjudicated by the Justice Department as a violation of Civil Rights Laws or
(b) six or more circumstances of sustained disciplinary action (letters of reprimand, written disciplinary citations, or suspensions, etc.) for any violation.
Yes
No
(13) Have you exhibited an unacceptable driving record within five years of application, as evidenced by
(a) three or more negligent collisions
(b) suspension for moving violations
(c) revocation, or operating after suspension/revocation of driving licenses or
(d) DWI or DUI convictions.
Yes
No