Reserve Port Officer

Job Title

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 Reserve Port Officer, you are vigilant, composed, and deeply committed to protecting people and property with integrity and professionalism. You thrive in dynamic environments, adapt quickly to changing conditions, and maintain a strong presence through clear communication, sound judgment, and physical readiness. Your ability to build trust, uphold confidentiality, and respond decisively under pressure makes you a reliable guardian of public safety and a respected partner in the community.

What You Will Do:

• Safeguard lives and property through active patrols and rapid response across Massport facilities.
• Enforce laws, regulations, and policies while monitoring vessel activity and securing designated areas.
• Support crime prevention and community engagement through investigations, emergency aid, and proactive outreach.
• Maintain secure access control, verify identities, and protect sensitive security information in compliance with federal standards.

What You Offer

Successful completion of a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) certified basic police Recruit Officer Course, the Mass. State Police SSPO Academy, or successful completion of the Massachusetts Bridge Academy (MPTC) and obtained POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) Certification. Those who have completed an out-of-state full-time recruit academy must have 2 years' full-time law enforcement experience to be eligible for permanent exemption from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).

• Valid driver's license and eligibility for firearm licensing, TWIC, and Massport Security Badge.
• Completion and maintenance of firearms and CPR certifications through scheduled requalification.
• Ability to pass a Massport pre-placement physical and personality assessment, controlled substance screening, and background and security checks.

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
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment

Maximum Salary Range $56.25 Hourly

Apply Before 06/30/2026, 04:00 AM