POLICE OFFICER 1 or 2 (HARBOR POLICE)

POLICE OFFICER 1 or 2 (HARBOR POLICE)

Salary

$2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PNO-950-081026-AM

Department

Port of New Orleans Port Commission

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

WHO WE ARE

At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.

Join the Harbor Police Department and play a critical role in protecting one of the nations busiest ports. As a Police Officer, you will safeguard vital maritime infrastructure, enforce federal, state, and local laws, respond to emergencies, and support marine patrol, rescue, and public safety operations. If you are committed to public service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a meaningful impact on the safety and security of the Port of New Orleans, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana drivers license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Patrol Port facilities, waterways, roadways, and critical infrastructure to enforce laws, deter criminal activity, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and maintain public safety and security.
• Perform specialized marine law enforcement and emergency response duties by operating on Port vessels, assisting with firefighting, rescue operations, first aid, security sweeps, and maintaining required boat and firefighting certifications.
• Support Harbor Police operations by documenting vessel movements, completing investigative reports, and serving as a police dispatcher when assigned, including dispatching units, monitoring surveillance systems, and verifying warrants through law enforcement databases.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2

Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $3.00 per hour.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

April McKnight

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

(504) 528-3277

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Have you included ALL of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

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Are you currently an employee at the Port of New Orleans?

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Are you Louisiana P.O.S.T (Peace Officer Standards Training) certified? If so the 2100 PSE (Protective Services Exam) is not required.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm