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Port Officer Trainee

Salary

$1,587.00 - $1,666.00 Weekly

Location

South Boston, MA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2026-00011

Department

Corporate Security and Emergency Preparedness

Opening Date

07/23/2025

Closing Date

11/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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+ Benefits

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ABOUT US

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo and cruise ships safely, efficiently and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

The Massport Police Department is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement and security services across Massachusetts Port Authority facilities, including maritime terminals, parks, and designated areas of the Seaport District. With a steadfast commitment to integrity, professionalism, and respect, our mission is to prevent crime, protect life and property, and ensure public safety and regulatory compliance. In close collaboration with Port Partners and stakeholders, we engage in proactive patrols, specialized units, and community-focused initiatives to support Massport’s operational excellence and foster a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all who travel through and work within our facilities.

ABOUT YOU

As a Port Officer Trainee (Bargaining Unit, Local Union No. 170), you are grounded, reliable, and deeply committed to the safety and well-being of others. Guided by a strong moral compass, you consistently act with integrity, even under pressure or uncertainty. By upholding laws and security protocols at high-profile facilities, you work closely with community partners to maintain safety. You’ll become part of a skilled police force dedicated to regulatory compliance and building public trust, with opportunities to specialize in areas like bicycle patrol, tactical training, and community outreach—contributing to a secure and thriving port environment.

What you will do:

+ Protect lives and property through patrolling Massport areas, monitoring vessel activity, and enforcing laws, rules, and regulations.

+ Secure facilities by managing access control, inspecting perimeters, challenging suspicious behavior, and removing unauthorized individuals.

+ Provide crime prevention information, foster community partnerships, administer first aid, and regulate parking and pedestrian flow.

+ Conduct investigations, prepare reports, safeguard sensitive security information, and assist with mutual aid operations as needed.

WHAT YOU OFFER

+ Path 1 – Law Enforcement: Completion of an MPTC-certified police academy (or equivalent) and POST Certification; out-of-state academy grads need 2 years of full-time law enforcement experience.

+ Path 2 – Military Experience: Minimum 2 years in Military Police, Special Forces, Installation Access Control, or Entry Control Points.

+ Path 3 – Degree Requirement: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Cybersecurity, or Public Administration.

+ Path 4 – EMS Experience: At least 2 years of full-time experience as a certified EMT, paramedic, or other EMS provider.

*Those hired under Paths 2, 3, or 4 must meet the physical fitness standards to attend a police academy, successfully complete all course requirements of said police academy, and obtain POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) Certification in order to be employed.

As a Recruit Officer, your starting salary will be $1,000 per week, effective upon your date of hire. Upon successful completion of the academy and POST Certification, your salary will increase to $1,587.00 per week.

*Click here for detailed job description (https://www.massport.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/Port-Officer-Trainee-Job-Description-7-14-25.pdf)

WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

What we believe in :

Work/life balance

Supporting the people and businesses of New England

A supportive and inclusive culture

Achieving results and having positive impact

Opportunities for growth

Being good neighbors in the communities we serve

Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment

Protecting the environment

*Click here for information on our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages. (https://www.massport.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/HR\_Benefits-One-Sheet-5-12-25.pdf)

We're a world-class organization of people moving people and goods--connecting Massachusetts and New England to the world safely, securely, and efficiently, with a commitment to sustainability, our neighboring communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

We provide comprehensive compensation and benefits packages*:

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible work arrangements

• Vacation time, sick time, personal days

• 12 Holidays per year

• Massport Retirement Plan (Pension)

• Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) with employer match

• SMART Plan retirement plan advisor/financial planning

• Discounted MBTA passes

• Public service loan forgiveness program for federal student loans

• Professional development programs

• Mentorship program

• Adoption assistance

• Paid parental leave

• Employee assistance program

• Employee recognition programs

• Employee resource groups

• Flexible spending accounts

• Wellness programs

• Community engagement

• Volunteer opportunities

• On-site employee parking

• Bike racks

• Electric car charging stations

• Mother's suite for new/nursing mothers

*Benefits may vary by position and/or location.

For more information, please visit www.massport.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.

Follow us on linkedin.com/company/massachusetts-port-authority

01

What is the highest level of education you have received?

02

Have you completed the Massachusetts Bridge Police Academy (MPTC)?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Did you complete a full time Massachusetts certified Police Academy (MPTC)? If yes, which Police Academy did you attend? Please provide: name, location, graduation date.

04

Did you complete an out-of-state full time recruit academy? If yes, which Police Academy did you attend? Please provide: name, location, graduation date.

05

Are you certified as a law enforcement officer by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission or are eligible for POST certification? If certified – Please provide your POST Certification Number.

06

Do you have 2 years of full time law enforcement experience?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have a license to carry a firearm in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you have a valid and current driver's license unrestricted except for corrective lenses and automatic transmission?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Massachusetts Port Authority

Address

One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S East Boston, Massachusetts, 02128-2909

Phone

617-568-3900

Website

http://www.massport.com

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