Responsible for shipboard navigation, safety, law enforcement, and daily deck operations.Responsible for shipboard navigation, safety, law enforcement, and daily deck operations.

Salary Range

$50,000 – $220,000/year

Daily Pay Range

$190 – $350/day

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Key Responsibilities

• Navigate and steer vessels
  
• Conduct law enforcement and inspection missions
  
• Operate and maintain deck gear
  
• Launch small boats and handle lines
  
• Lead emergency drills and safety checks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Officer roles require bachelor’s degree and Coast Guard Academy or OCS

Career Outlook

• High demand for skilled deck operators
• Advancement to leadership and command roles
• Specialties in enforcement, navigation, small boat ops

Typical Day

• Inspect navigation gear and prep vessels
• Launch or patrol with small boats
• Execute safety or enforcement missions
• Maintain equipment and coordinate with command