EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

University of New Orleans Police Department is currently seeking an experienced law enforcement officer to fill a vacant Police Investigator position.  Starting salary: $37,632.00 and excellent benefits.

Minimum qualifications: Ten years experience in law enforcement in  a major city or university setting with at least two of those years in an investigative position.  Extensive and thorough knowledge of the Louisiana Criminal Code, Municipal Code, and State and Local Traffic Codes.  The ability to conduct major investigations of a criminal nature and to conduct the investigations to their conclusion, including writing police reports, conducting interviews and interrogations, collecting evidence, taking statements, making arrests, consulting the District Attorney’s Office, and giving courtroom testimony.

If interested apply online by completing the online application at

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm .  The deadline to apply is November 26, 2009.   If you have any questions contact Sergeant Steven Day at 504-280-7436.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

At last night's FOP meeting, it was reported that our total membership has reached 2116 members, with 1227 of those being active New Orleans Police Department officers.  At last week's budget hearings before the City Council Budget Committee, Superintendent Riley stated the total commissioned strength of NOPD stood at 1526.  That means there are only 299 New Orleans police officers who do not belong to the Fraternal Order of Police.  If you happen to work with one of the 299, take a minute to explain the benefits of FOP membership.  Lets all work to get everybody on board.  Remember, there is strength in numbers.

Our remaining membership is made up of 752 retired NOPD officers, 71 active law enforcement officers from outside agencies, 35 NOPD Reserve police officers (associate members), 12 Honorary members, and 19 terminated NOPD officers whose membership will be carried for two years to assure their civil service rights are protected.

HEALTH INSURANCE

We have received numerous inquiries from members concerning the City of New Orleans health insurance plans.  This morning, an email was sent to Ms. Carolyn Stringer of the City's Insurance Division seeking information on proposed increases to member contributions and co-payments.  We also asked for assurances that benefits would not be cut, and reminded Ms. Stringer that our retired members have not received a Cost of Living Adjustment in many years.  Assistant CAO Courtney Bagneris was copied on that email.

Information will be passed along to members as soon as a response is received.