Employment Benefits Include

but are not limited to:

  • 27 weeks state-certified law enforcement training

  • Group health, dental and vision insurance

  • Free life insurance

  • Excellent retirement plan

  • Shift differential pay

  • 13 paid vacation and 13 sick leave days per year

  • 14 paid holidays

  • 15 days of military reserve paid leave

  • Yearly uniform allowance - $750

  • Deferred compensation plans available

  • Civil Service Protection

  • 10% extra pay for detectives, academy instructors and hazard pay

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Starting Salary

The salary for Recruit candidates starts at $46,885 and rises to $62,992 per year ($64,992 per year with a qualified bachelor’s degree) after one year of service with additional incentive payments for bilingual officers, college degrees, merit pay, etc.

to see the full pay calculator for nopd officers:

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upcoming events

The City of Baker’s Career Fair

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: 3325 Groom Rd., Baker, LA (Baker Municipal Auditorium)

NOPD Job Fair

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: N.O. Baptist Theological Seminary (3939 Gentilly Blvd.)- Luther Student Center

Note: Note: Testing times are at 8:45 AM and 12:45 PM (You must bring your driver’s license to test)

Broussard Community Job Fair

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: 1325 South Morgan Ave., Broussard, LA

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Part-Time Police Officer

  • Must be POST certified
  • Work 42.75 hours per two-week cycle
Apply for Part-Time Officer
 

Lateral Transfers

Louisiana POST accepts all POST States and Non-POST States as the State of Louisiana has reciprocity with all 50 states

  • The certification must be valid to be accepted.
  • Take the test and go straight to the background investigation with no interview or agility testing
  • In State Laterals - 9 week academy
  • Out of State Laterals- 12 week academy
  • 1 month Field Training phase upon graduation of Academy
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Veteran Benefits

Exclusive benefits in recognition of your service

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Reserve Police

apply for reserve police officer
 
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STUDENT INTERNSHIP

  • Gain practical, professional experience in a law enforcement environment.
  • Serve in one of three program seasons: Spring, Summer, or Fall. Each season lasts approximately 12 – 15 weeks. The Student Internship Program team must approve any schedule variations.
  • Be expected to work full time, 35-40 hours per week.
  • Obtain optional educational credit.
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