POLICE OFFICER

Applicant with no prior Law Enforcement experience will enter a 22-week basic training academy. Upon completion at the academy, they will undergo 16 weeks of field training supervised by a Field Training Officer. Upon successful completion of field training, they will be assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division to answer calls for service in the City of Baton Rouge. “If you have currently passed a Civil Service test with a 75% or higher in this position, you must complete the BRPD Intake and BRPD application. Links provided below:” IMPORTANT For further instructions on how to apply to take the Police Officer test online, call the recruiting office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io . As of April 22, 2026 , new, recruits can earn up to $71,542 after the completion of their first year.

LISTED BELOW IS A BREAKDOWN OF ANNUAL EARNINGS

Base starting salary while in the academy $58,000 – annually $27.88 – hourly After six months from the date of hire ( 3% merit increase) $59,282 – annually $28.50 – hourly After one year from the date of hire ( 3% merit increase) $60,592 – annually $29.13 – hourly After one year from the date of hire ( State Supplement Pay) $7,200 – annually now ($600 per month) Additional pay, annually with listed education: 80 + hours of college – $1,125 annually Bachelor’s degree – $3,000 annually Master’s degree – $3,750 annually New officers are being hired at base pay step 1 ($58,000) and a 3% merit increase at 6 months from the date of hire ($59,282) will receive an additional, 3% merit increase to their base salary in the month of January for each year of service up to pay step 21. Health, dental, and vision insurance Free life insurance 12 paid holidays per year (up to $5000 + annually) Paid monthly vacation and sick leave accrual Military Leave G.I. is accessible while in the academy Uniforms, a take-home police unit (fuel included), and equipment are provided Opportunities to receive additional Extra-Duty Details ( $30 to $50 per hour ) Shift Differential Pay for Evenings and Dog Shift #J-18808-Ljbffr Baton Rouge Police Department