Whether starting a career in law enforcement, or making a switch, the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is holding a hiring event on Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Port of San Diego  Administration located at 3165 Pacific Highway in San Diego.
The open house includes a presentation by the Harbor Police Department and People Services Department and network with Harbor police officers, dispatchers, and community service offers, along with a Q&A with Harbor police officers and several specialized units.
The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is one of the most specialized law enforcement agencies in the nation and is seen as a global leader in maritime and aviation public safety. Officers are trained to work vehicle and vessel patrol on and around San Diego Bay and at the San Diego International Airport.
The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is a medium-sized police agency with a variety of specialized teams and assignments. The agency fields a Dive Team, Maritime Tactical Team, Explosives Detection K9 Team, and has a full-time investigations unit. Harbor Police Detectives work with the Maritime Task Force, Narcotics Task Force, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and Major Traffickers Task Force.
The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department offers an competitive salaries, and benefits. The starting salary for Trainee Officers is $89,124 per year, and ranges from $98,037 to $120,574 per year for Lateral Officers. Upon successful completion of the academy, Trainee Officers receive a pay increase.
The Port also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan. Starting in January 2024, the Port began covering health care premiums for all employees and their dependents.
To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/4fo2KSt.
