ME
law enforcement
United States Coast GuardMaritime Enforcement Specialist
Perform Coast Guard law enforcement and maritime security.
Difficulty · moderateFitness · high AI compatibility 85
Job Overview
MEs execute the Coast Guard's law enforcement mission.
Maritime Enforcement Specialists conduct boardings, drug and migrant interdiction, port security, and antiterrorism operations.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Boarding operations
- Weapons handling
- Investigations
- Port security
- Training
Work schedule
Rotational duty; underway boardings
Environment
Cutters, ports, deployable teams
Supports
US ports, waterways, and offshore zones
Training Pipeline
- 1Basic Training8 weeks
- 2ME A SchoolCharleston, SC · ~10 weeks
ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
ASVAB line-score minimums
- VE+AR100
Security clearance
SecretPhysical requirements
Good fitness. Must pass USCG fitness standards.Required skills
WeaponsDe-escalationReport writingMaritime knowledge
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Career Progression
E-1→
E-4→
E-5→
E-6→
E-7
Boarding officer, ME chief.
Assignments & Special Schools
Duty stations
- Charleston, SC
- Miami, FL
- San Diego, CA
- Boston, MA
Special schools
Boarding OfficerCoxswainMSRT crossover
Deployment: Deployable teams support DoD and international missions.
Advantages
- Federal LE experience
- Unique maritime mission
- Fed hire preference
Disadvantages
- Shift and underway work
- High-stakes boardings
Civilian Career Equivalents
Federal Law Enforcement
Police Officer
Border Patrol
Career Match Scores
Physical Demand85
Mental Demand80
Leadership78
Technical Level65
Travel75
Deployment Potential70
Civilian Transferability95
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