Entry Level Police Officer

The New Bedford Police Department is made up of approximately 300 sworn & civilian employees. The NBPD operates out of three buildings: Police Headquarters located at 871 Rockdale Avenue, Uniform Patrol Station 2 located at 912 Brock Avenue, and Uniform Patrol Station 3 located at 781 Ashley Boulevard. Several divisions make up the NBPD, including Patrol, Traffic, Port Security, K-9, School Resource, Organized Crime & Intelligence Bureau, Community Police, Professional Standards, & Administrative Services. The many diverse cultures and backgrounds in our city are reflected in the lives of our officers & civilians. Together, they practice a philosophy of "community policing."