Description
Maritime Enforcement Specialists (ME) serve as law enforcement professionals serving in areas such as: inter-agency operations, security and response, security and anti-terrorism force protection, training, and administration. The ME's primary responsibilities of protecting America's ports, waterways, and interests at home and abroad through specialized training in Maritime Law Enforcement, Anti-terrorism, Force Protection, and Physical Security.
Core Skills
- physical security operations
- access control management
- incident response and reporting
- risk and vulnerability assessment
- law enforcement documentation
- interagency coordination
- training and instruction
- surveillance and monitoring
- crisis management support
- standard operating procedure development
- customer and stakeholder interaction
- team leadership
Common Certifications
- State POST Certification
- CPP
- PSP
- Personal Protection Specialist (PPS)
- Executive Protection Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Firearms Instructor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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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.