Officer Subspecialty
CG-SEI24
Operational Safety Specialist
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Coast Guard Operational Safety Officers (SEI) are trained to perform in roles that apply Coast Guard Safety Management System (SMS) principles. The SEI will be knowledgeable in safety policing, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. This Officer serves at both the field level and the staff level.
Core Skills
- safety management systems
- hazard identification
- operational risk management
- safety assurance audits
- accident investigation
- regulatory compliance
- safety training development
- incident reporting
- command briefing
Common Certifications
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training
- FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.