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Do you have What it takes to Wear This Badge?

If you can say this...

• "I can make a difference."
• "I am willing to make New Orleans a better place to live"
• "I want to be a part of the solution and not a part of the problem."
• "I am courageous, intelligent, and articulate."
• "I am willing to meet the challenge of fighting crime in my community."

THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOU TO JOIN ITS RANK AND FILE.

The City of New Orleans Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Recruit which is the trainee-level position for career 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. They will serve a one year probationary period.