Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-SEI24 Operational Safety Specialist
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
An Operational Safety Specialist serves at both field and staff levels and is trained for roles that apply Coast Guard Safety Management System principles. The officer has knowledge of safety policing, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.
Core Skills
- safety management systems
- hazard identification
- operational risk management
- safety assurance audits
- accident investigation
- regulatory compliance
- safety training development
- incident reporting
- command briefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) · Funded
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Also Common
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
- Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
- Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Engineers
- Compliance Managers
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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