Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-OAP14 Port and Facility Safety and Security
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Port and Facility Safety and Security officers inspect, manage, and oversee safety, security, and environmental protection requirements for fixed, mobile, and onshore maritime facilities. They ensure regulatory compliance through 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- General and Operations Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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