PORT POLICE OFFICER 3221 (Revised 06/30/26)

About the role

A Port Police Officer is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm who enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, boat, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at the Port of Los Angeles; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; engages in hazardous materials enforcement; and does related work.

Responsibilities

• Enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations.
• Engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, boat, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at the Port of Los Angeles.
• Provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department.
• Engages in hazardous materials enforcement.
• Does related work.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation.
• Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D., or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required.
• A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Qualifications

• Valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment.
• Candidates must comply with all current Department grooming and appearance policies, including, but not limited to policies related to tattoos and/or brandings, as outlined in the LAPD Manual Section 605, Airport Police Manual Chapter 6, and LA Port Police Manu a e l Section 1044.

Skills

• Spelling
• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Clarity

Benefits

• Salary range applies to Port Police Officer I & II.
• The current salary range is subject to change.
• Applicants must confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

Pay

• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range.

Schedule

• Not specified.