Officer Subspecialty
CG-OAP14
Port and Facility Safety and Security
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Port and Facility Safety and Security Subspecialty Officers inspect, manage, and oversee the regulatory and inspection elements of the Coast Guard's safety, security and environmental protection responsibilities associated with maritime facilities (fixed/mobile, on-shore). Port and Facility Safety and Security Subspecialty Officers ensure overall compliance in regulated communities, including, but not limited to: facility safety and security inspections; container inspections; explosive handling supervision; and Maritime Transportation System recovery.
Core Skills
- maritime facility inspection
- port security assessment
- container inspection
- explosive safety oversight
- environmental compliance
- regulatory enforcement
- security plan review
- incident response
- business continuity planning
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Facility Security Officer Certification
- International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Training
Civilian Career Paths
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Facility Security Officer Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Training
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.