Police Officer

The Port Authority is more than the Midtown Bus Terminal. As a member of the PAPD, you protect the bridges, tunnels, seaports, airports, and communities that keep New York and New Jersey moving.

From our region’s airways to seaports, the Port Authority Police Department serves and protects the diverse millions of people who visit, work at, and travel through the Port Authority’s iconic transportation facilities and structures.

As a Port Authority Police Officer, every day brings meaningful opportunities to serve and protect our region. Among other duties, you will be expected to:

Serve the Public

• Solve problems and determine the best course of action and resources when incidents arise
• Respond quickly to emergencies and administer first-aid

Secure Flow & Safety

• Manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow in and around Port Authority facilities
• Enforce criminal and traffic laws

Protect Against Threats

• Patrol assigned posts on foot or vehicle, in uniform or plain clothes, to maintain safety and security of travelers and Port Authority facilities (e.g., PATH Stations, Airports, Tunnels, Bridge Crossings, Seaports, etc.)
• Issue summonses and charges against violators of municipal and state statutes
• Support investigations and testify when required
• Aid in counter-terrorism operations and prevention

How You’ll Grow

If you are looking for exciting and diverse career opportunities to serve with honor and integrity, we offer continued training via the Police Academy and promotional pathways into various specialized commands

The Police Officer written test covers the following topics:

• Observation and Recall of Images
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Problem Sensitivity
• Spatial Orientation
• Written Comprehension (Reading Abilities)
• Visualization

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