Port Police Officer

What We Do

A Port Police Officer is an officer of the law who enforces regulations both federally and in states. This particular branch of authority works within a port, such as Los Angeles, and usually travels by boat to keep watch over other activity within the water.

Work Environment

This position is within the police department, but works outside in a waterway.

How to Become

To become a Port Police Officer, candidates must attend a Basic Police Academy. Some may have graduated from bachelor degrees with a focus in forensic studies or law.

Job Outlook

The job growth for this position show promise of increasing 10% over the next ten years.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Port Police Officer was $ 41,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide are 29% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Certification through the Police Academy is required for this job.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Port Police Officer.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Port Police Officer from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Port Police Officer:
Below are the salaries for Port Police Officer, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 41,000.00	$ 0.00	$ 33,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 41,000.00
Alaska - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 31,000.00
Arizona - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 34,000.00
Arkansas - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 41,000.00
California - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 44,000.00
Colorado - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 36,000.00
Connecticut - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 47,000.00
DC - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 51,000.00
Delaware - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 36,000.00
Florida - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 38,000.00
Georgia - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 47,000.00
Hawaii - $ 26,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 26,000.00
Idaho - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 28,000.00
Illinois - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 47,000.00
Indiana - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 40,000.00
Iowa - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 40,000.00
Kansas - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 38,000.00
Kentucky - $ 35,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 35,000.00
Louisiana - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 36,000.00
Maine - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 36,000.00
Maryland - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 42,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 49,000.00
Michigan - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 42,000.00
Minnesota - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 36,000.00
Mississippi - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 43,000.00
Missouri - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 40,000.00
Montana - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 37,000.00
Nebraska - $ 30,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 30,000.00
Nevada - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 32,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 41,000.00
New Jersey - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 44,000.00
New Mexico - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 36,000.00
New York - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 50,000.00
North Carolina - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 39,000.00
North Dakota - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 37,000.00
Ohio - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 39,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 38,000.00
Oregon - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 39,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 40,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 38,000.00
South Carolina - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 40,000.00
South Dakota - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 31,000.00
Tennessee - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 38,000.00
Texas - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 40,000.00
Utah - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 32,000.00
Vermont - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 36,000.00
Virginia - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 41,000.00
Washington - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 42,000.00
West Virginia - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 39,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 37,000.00
Wyoming - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Port Police Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Port Police Officer $ 34,000.00

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