How to Get a Job With the Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is under the Department of Homeland Security and employs over 7,000 civilians. There are more than 200 different types of job classifications available to civilians who want to work for this branch of the government without enlisting in the military or going out to sea. If you have a desire to serve and protect the country's coastlines, the Coast Guard may have a job for you.
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Attend a career fair, exposition or other public event to meet a U.S. Coast Guard representative and explore career opportunities. See the Additional Resources for a link to the Outreach Calendar.
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Inquire about the Federal Career Intern Program and Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program if you're a college student. Both of these opportunities lead to permanent civil service positions upon successful completion of the program.
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Earn valuable work experience with the U.S. Coast Guard by participating in the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) or Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) over the summer or work part-time while you're still in school.
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Obtain a copy of Applying for a Federal Job to learn how to apply for a federal position. Contact the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to request this booklet.
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Visit the USAJOBS website to search for U.S. Coast Guard vacancy announcements and apply for positions online. Pay careful attention to the specific knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) listed in these announcements, as they are an important factor to federal employers and a critical element of your federal resume.
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