Recruiting and Application

The San Diego Harbor Police Department is the law enforcement authority for the San Diego Unified Port District. We offer a wide array of opportunities, from vehicle patrol to marine firefighter to explosives K-9 handler at Lindbergh Field. The video to the right is an informative multimedia piece depicting the Harbor Police in action.

The San Diego Harbor Police Department is currently hiring Harbor Police Officer Lateral and Harbor Police Officer Trainee. Officers are hired through the Human Resources Department of the San Diego Unified Port District, which can be contacted at (619) 686-6315.

To apply for a position with the Harbor Police Department, you must first successfully complete the Harbor Police Officer Trainee written test. When the test date is announced, you will fill out the application below and bring it with you to the test. Select from one of the following applications below. If you have never held the status of a sworn police officer, you must select the Officer Trainee Application.

Position Status

• Harbor Police Officer (Trainee) -  Habor Police Officer (Trainee) Recruitment # 01-09
• Harbor Police Officer (Lateral - for sworn police officers) - Harbor Police Officer Lateral

Personal History Statement

The information you provide in this Personal History Statement (PHS) will be used in the background investigation to determine your suitability for the position of California Peace Officer. Please download using the link below.

• Personal History Statement - Peace Officer

Employee Benefits

• Status: Closed
• Public Safety Dispatcher Brochure

For additional information regarding employment with the San Diego Harbor Police, call the Harbor Police Recruiter at (619) 686-6512, or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .