Description
Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) are experts in all aspects of Coast Guard Law Enforcement (LE) missions. The Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist CWOs serve as experts in enhancing law enforcement and physical security readiness and are the professional in maritime law enforcement and physical security policy, operations, and training. The Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist CWOs possess specialized skills, expertise, and knowledge in a range of maritime tactical operations in high threat law enforcement and counterterrorist events as well as in security zone, harbor defense, and anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) missions. Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist CWOs are experts in Coast Guard board and response actions, advanced weapons qualifications, and physical security. Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist CWOs develop, manage, and oversee plans, policies, and procedures for physical security, force protection, police services, and critical infrastructure protection. Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist CWOs are in charge of Coast Guard police and security force operations. Maritime law Enforcement Specialist CWOs are usually prior ME ratings in the Coast Guard.
Core Skills
- physical security management
- law enforcement operations planning
- risk and threat assessment
- security policy development
- incident response and management
- investigative techniques
- report writing and documentation
- training program development and delivery
- team leadership and supervision
- interagency coordination
- briefing and presentation skills
- compliance and standards interpretation
- operations analysis
- process improvement
Common Certifications
- State POST Certification
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Firearms Instructor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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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.