About us
Protect one of the nation’s busiest ports while building a long-term public safety career with the City of Los Angeles.
The Port of Los Angeles is hiring Police Officers who are ready to serve the public, respond under pressure, and make a real impact in the community. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven law enforcement team with paid academy training, strong benefits, and long-term career growth.
Why Apply
- Serve and protect a critical public asset
- Build a stable public sector career
- Receive full pay during academy training
- Access medical, dental, retirement, paid leave, and holidays
- Train with an experienced department and develop specialized law enforcement skills
- Join a team focused on safety, service, and community impact
What You’ll Do
- Protect people, property, and Port facilities
- Respond to emergencies and public safety incidents
- Perform law enforcement duties in a high-responsibility environment
- Use sound judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Complete academy, field training, and required department training
Minimum Qualifications
- Must meet City of Los Angeles peace officer hiring requirements
- Must be able to pass all required steps in the hiring process
- Must be in strong physical condition for academy and police work
- Any felony conviction is disqualifying
- Certain misdemeanor domestic violence convictions may be disqualifying under federal law
Physical Abilities Test: Candidates must pass a Physical Abilities Test that includes:
- Sit-ups
- 300-meter sprint
- Push-ups
- 1.5-mile run
Hiring Process: Qualified candidates may move through the following steps:
- Multiple-choice test or approved written test waiver
- Physical Abilities Test
- Interview
- Personal History Statement
- Polygraph
- Background investigation
- Medical evaluation
- Psychological evaluation
Training & Career Growth
Selected candidates will complete a six-month academy training program with full pay, followed by a twelve-month field training program. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a long-term law enforcement career in public service.
Apply through the official City of Los Angeles process and attach any qualifying written test waiver documentation at the time of application, if applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $92,185.00 - $127,660.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Credit union membership
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
