Do You Have What It Takes To Wear The Badge?
The Monroe Police Department is always looking for young men and women who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Personal satisfaction, salary, advancement, education, good retirement, low deductible hospitalization, job conditions, and peer congeniality are some of the factors that make up your career satisfaction.
The Monroe Police Department can provide you with all of the above, and experiences that will last a lifetime. You might just qualify to join a premiere law enforcement agency such as ours.
Contact MPD now for an application to take a Civil Service Exam to help begin your career. Speak with Brenda Ardito or Corporal Henry Foy for pre-employment information.
Applications may be picked up at the City of Monroe Public Safety Annex at 1810 MLK Blvd, Suite B. (Hwy 165 South). Call 318-329-2641 for more information.
For Police Officer or Communications Officer Examination applications and dates for testing, please visit the Office of State Examiner website @ http://ose.state.la.us.
Police officer candidates must:
Be complete and honest on employment application.
Attain a passing score on the Civil Service Police Officer Test. (Administered by the Louisiana Civil Service Commission)
Achieve the minimum physical requirements required for the Physical Agility Test.
Pass a thorough background & criminal history to establish evidence of good character and acceptable conduct.
Interview with an Oral Board to determine if all standard requirements have been met.
Pass a polygraph test to verify application information for completeness, accuracy, and truthfulness.
Any applicant who has successfully passed the above phases of the selection process may be offered conditional employment.
The following steps are next along the path to become a MPD Officer:
Pass a psychological examination to ensure applicant’s emotional ability to adapt and function in stressful environment.
Pass a medical examination and drug screen.
Upon successful completion of the selection process, you will have a final interview with the Chief who will either approve or disapprove your employment at the Monroe Police Department.
Salary / Benefit Information
Starting Salary: $24,415.56 – $30,115.56 / Year
Longevity Pay / 2% Increase per Year
$500 / Month State Supplemental Pay (After 1 Year of Service)
College Incentive Pay
First Responder Pay / EMT Pay
Shoe / Boot Allowance
Clothing Maintenance
Uniform / Equipment Provided By Department
10 Hour Shift / 4 Day Work Week
150 – 270 Hours Vacation / Yearly
$10,000 Basic Life Insurance Provided By City
Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid Holidays
