Los Angeles Port Police Now Hiring; Join the Team Protecting the Los Angeles Waterfront!

SAN PEDRO, Calif. -- Whether patrolling by land, sea, air, or even underwater, policing the harbor is an exciting job. The Los Angeles Port Police is recruiting applicants to become officers on the front lines of security at the nation's busiest port.

"The Port of Los Angeles is a wonderful place to begin a law enforcement career," said Port Police Chief Ron Boyd. "We offer the most competitive pay and best working conditions in law enforcement, with a range of assignments and opportunities for specialized training that make this an especially rewarding career."

The Los Angeles Port Police enforce all federal, state, and local laws applicable to Port responsibilities, including homeland security, cargo protection, visitor and passenger security, pollution investigation, vessel traffic control, and narcotics interdiction. In addition to patrolling the harbor's 43-mile waterfront by patrol car, boat, helicopter, foot, and bicycle, Los Angeles Port Police officers take part in specialized operations, including a harbor-based Dive Team, K-9 Unit, and the Cargo Theft Interdiction Program (CTIP) and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) task forces.

Recognized around the world as one of the leading seaport police departments, the Los Angeles Port Police has been honored by the American Association of Port Authorities and the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police.

The starting salary for a Port Police Officer is $50,571, with job benefits including annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, a retirement system, a pay bonus for Intermediate and Advanced Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certificates, hazardous materials pay, and a paid uniform allowance.

To apply as a Port Police Officer, candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent, at least 18 years old at the time of hire, have U.S. citizenship or citizenship application in process, and possess a valid California driver's license. After acceptance, they must satisfactorily complete a basic police recruit school approved by Peace Officers Standards and Training, complete a qualifying swimming test at the time of appointment, and must pass a yearly medical examination.

The Los Angeles Port Police offers challenging, satisfying careers that provide a vital public service to the community, and the bustling Port of Los Angeles is a great working atmosphere in a friendly community, with beautiful surroundings. Apply today to become part of this world-class, world-renowned organization. Call toll-free, 866-PORT-PD1 for more information, or visit the Port's website at www.portoflosangeles.org.

The Port of Los Angeles is America's premier port. As the leading containerport in the nation and a critical hub in the international supply chain, the Port generates thousands of stable, well paying jobs. It has also placed a high priority on smart growth initiatives combined with high security, environmental stewardship, and community outreach. The Port of Los Angeles is a proprietary, self-supporting department of the City of Los Angeles. The Port of Los Angeles . . . Anchoring a bright future.