Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is Recruiting, Hosting Open House
Contact: Kelley Lieberman, 619.643.0154, klieberman@portofsandiego.org
The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is hiring! Whether starting a career in law enforcement or making a switch, the Port invites potential applicants to attend an upcoming open house. Discover more about this unique public safety agency and explore available job opportunities including information about becoming a sworn police officer, a community service officer, or a dispatcher.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6-7 p.m.: Presentation
7-8 p.m.: Q&A and meet and greet opportunities
WHERE: Port of San Diego Administration Building
3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
WHAT: The open house will include the following activities:
- A presentation by the Harbor Police and Human Resources Departments
- Opportunity to network with Harbor Police officers, dispatchers, and community service officers (CSOs)
- Q&A with Harbor Police officers from 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 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. Officers rotate through these assignments, making it a dynamic work experience.
Harbor Police is a medium-sized police agency with a variety of specialized teams and assignments. The agency fields a Dive Team, Maritime Tactical Team (SWAT), Explosives Detection K9 Team, and has a full-time investigations unit. Being a part of Harbor Police offers an exciting work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. Starting salaries are as follows:
- Trainee Officers – $89,124 per year.* Upon successful completion of the academy, Trainee Officers receive a pay increase.
- Lateral Officers – $98,030.40 to $120,577.60 per year.*
- Community Service Officers – $58,052 to $70,574 per year
- Dispatchers – $73,008 to $88,753 per year
*Salary increases are in negotiation with the San Diego Harbor Police Officers Association.
The Port also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including pension plans. The Port covers the HMO health care premiums for all employees and their dependents at 100%.
To RSVP for the open house, click here. For more details on the Harbor Police hiring process, salaries, and benefits, visit portofsandiego.org/hpd-recruiting.
About THE Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego serves the people of California as a specially created district, balancing multiple uses on 34 miles along San Diego Bay spanning five cities. Collecting no tax dollars, the Port manages a diverse portfolio to generate revenues that support vital public services and amenities.
The Port champions Maritime, Waterfront Development, Public Safety, Experiences and Environment, all focused on enriching the relationship people and businesses have with our dynamic waterfront. From cargo and cruise terminals to hotels and restaurants, from marinas to museums, from 23 public parks to countless events, the Port contributes to the region’s prosperity and remarkable way of life on a daily basis.
ABOUT PORT OF SAN DIEGO PUBLIC SAFETY
Port of San Diego Public Safety protects and oversees the safety of our dynamic San Diego Bay waterfront—land and sea.
Port Public Safety is responsible for safeguarding waterfront parks and land, maintaining homeland security and collaborating with agency partners to deter crime locally and abroad. Through the Harbor Police Department, the Port provides for the safety of our communities and resources along San Diego Bay and at San Diego International Airport, and is seen as a global leader in maritime and aviation public safety.