Agency Assistance The Port of Portland Police Department frequently assists other agencies with traditional police investigations and airport-specific duties. The many federal regulations and procedures that regulate the terminal and sterile aircraft operations area can seem confusing. Most of the official tasks that agencies perform can be accomplished through coordination with the airlines and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel at the security checkpoints.
Our department is most commonly asked to assist with VIP/dignitary security, interstate prisoner exchanges, extradition, escorts of prisoners and corrections officers through the security screening process when there is a flight risk or safety concern, and high-profile cases with possible media involvement or large crowds at the airport. Many calls for locating missing persons and persons of interest at the airport are forwarded to our department.
If you need assistance, please call 503.460.4747 and ask for the on-duty supervisor.
Flying Armed Law enforcement officers with a need to fly armed must complete the Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed Training Program, CFR 1544.219, provided by the Transportation Security Administration Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service. If you would like the training program for your agency, click here.
There may be additional airline requirements for law enforcement officers flying armed. For more information, please contact the appropriate airline.
Employment Police department job opportunities are published in local newspapers, through LEDS, and on the Port of Portland Web site.
The department's hiring process includes a standardized test, panel interview, background investigation, drug screening, and medical and psychological evaluations.
For more information, please visit the Port of Portland job opportunities page.
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