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Middle or maiden name

Apartment number (if any)

State *

Have you ever been arrested for felony offense as an adult?

No
Yes

Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony offense as an adult?

No
Yes

Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to any of the following misdemeanor offenses as an adult?

No
Property (e.g. theft, burglary)
Violent (e.g. battery)
Sexual (e.g. lewd conduct)
Other (e.g. disturbing the peace, possessing marijuana)

Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to any offense involving violations of a person’s civil rights?

No
Yes

Have you ever used prescription drugs used in a manner other than the intended use? (e.g., Vicodin, Xanax, Percocet)

No
Yes (within last 24 months)
Yes (24-36 months ago)
Yes (3-5 years ago)
Yes (5-10 years ago)
Yes (Over 10 years ago)

Have you ever used other illegal drugs? (e.g., cocaine, heroin, GHB, LSD)

No
Yes (within last 24 months)
Yes (24-36 months ago)
Yes (3-5 years ago)
Yes (5-10 years ago)
Yes (Over 10 years ago)

Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from military service, or been terminated or forced to resign from a law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons?

No
Yes

In the past 3 years, have you had your license suspended for moving violations?

No
Yes

In the past 5 years, have you been convicted of a DWI or DUI?

No
Yes

In the past 5 years, have you been fired from more than one job for disciplinary action?

No
Yes

I understand and accept that at the police academy, I will be exposed to physical demands, such as running, and an environment in which I will be expected to take orders and observe the chain of command

I am willing to participate in physically demanding activities such as subduing and detaining combative suspects, controlling crowds, walking foot patrol, and performing first aid procedures

I understand and accept that this job requires me to maintain a clear head, a positive attitude, and a solid work ethic while working under pressure, enduring criticism, and dealing with people who are upset, angry, and/or hostile

I understand the NOPD application process can take 6 months or longer. I will cooperate with the process, including submitting required documents and participating in testing and screening

I hereby certify that all statements made in this Application are true and complete. I understand that any discrepancies, misstatements, omissions, and/or falsifications may be cause for disqualification or for immediate termination if an appointment has been made

Check here to certify that you are qualified to apply and that you will submit to a lie detection exam.

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Application for Police Recruit

To apply, you must:

Application

Applicant Information
First name *
Middle or maiden name
Last name *
Street address *
Apartment number (if any)
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Phone * ( ) - Second three digits Last four digits
Email *
Background Information
Have you ever been arrested for felony offense as an adult?	No Yes
Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony offense as an adult?	No Yes
Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to any of the following misdemeanor offenses as an adult?	No Property (e.g. theft, burglary) Violent (e.g. battery) Sexual (e.g. lewd conduct) Other (e.g. disturbing the peace, possessing marijuana)
Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to any offense involving violations of a person’s civil rights?	No Yes
Have you ever used prescription drugs used in a manner other than the intended use? (e.g., Vicodin, Xanax, Percocet)	No Yes (within last 24 months) Yes (24-36 months ago) Yes (3-5 years ago) Yes (5-10 years ago) Yes (Over 10 years ago)
Have you ever used other illegal drugs? (e.g., cocaine, heroin, GHB, LSD)	No Yes (within last 24 months) Yes (24-36 months ago) Yes (3-5 years ago) Yes (5-10 years ago) Yes (Over 10 years ago)
Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from military service, or been terminated or forced to resign from a law enforcement agency for disciplinary reasons?	No Yes
In the past 3 years, have you had your license suspended for moving violations?	No Yes
In the past 5 years, have you been convicted of a DWI or DUI?	No Yes
In the past 5 years, have you been fired from more than one job for disciplinary action?	No Yes
I understand and accept that at the police academy, I will be exposed to physical demands, such as running, and an environment in which I will be expected to take orders and observe the chain of command
I am willing to participate in physically demanding activities such as subduing and detaining combative suspects, controlling crowds, walking foot patrol, and performing first aid procedures
I understand and accept that this job requires me to maintain a clear head, a positive attitude, and a solid work ethic while working under pressure, enduring criticism, and dealing with people who are upset, angry, and/or hostile
I understand the NOPD application process can take 6 months or longer. I will cooperate with the process, including submitting required documents and participating in testing and screening
I hereby certify that all statements made in this Application are true and complete. I understand that any discrepancies, misstatements, omissions, and/or falsifications may be cause for disqualification or for immediate termination if an appointment has been made
Check here to certify that you are qualified to apply and that you will submit to a lie detection exam.