U.S. Coast Guard Employer Reviews

For being the most underfunded of the armed forces the coast guard really can try for its people when it wants to. But It isn't always fair and doesn't or can't always help it's members through work issues

Great start in life/career while learning and serving the country.

I loved the USCG and I was taught alot while serving. While serving transferred approximately five times in eight years. Thje typical work day while underway was from sun up to sun down.

It was one of the best times of my life , I found myself traveling the world, doing good for nature and manknd,. The variety of jobs you learn and do. You wear many hats and can save a life today, catch a bad guy tomorrow, and work at keeping the waterways safe keeping our navigational system running the next. You can be a leader fast and earn respect – more...  from others if you want. – less

Long work days but well worth the effort. I learned many skills and ways of handle certain situations. The Core Values were held up to the highest regard. Hardest part of the job would be keeping up with the training records and counts of ammunition and pyrotechnics.

a great goup of hard working men and women working together at the station and in the water. the majority of my work was done in the engine room on the boats. maintenance and upkeep were a priority. law enforcement was also a skill i possessed while at the station. going onto other boats to seize and confiscate illegal items was the main goal.

During my time in the US Coast Guard, I had the oppertunity to take part in Haitian interdiction, Drug law enforcment, search and rescues, and Aids to Navigation. My primary job during my time in service was Electrician.

love working on ships fabricating all diferent types of object. was a driver for the huricane emergency responce team.

Coast Guard has some of the best men and women I have ever worked with in my life. The aviation profession taught me alot about myself and what I could achieve.

There is a specialty for any and everyone. A great place to work if you want benefits of the military with the lifestyle of a civilian.

Life in the Coast Guard is tough but the rewards pay off. Working in the Coast Guard does have excellent rewards if you work hard and keep your nose down you will do well.

There are no typical days at work in the U.S. Coast Guard and there is always some form of training going on. Whether that training is through traditional studying or in the field experience. This is one of the best places to learn who you are and what your own core values are. It also opens a new world of different cultures and the ability to travel.

i learned critical thinking skills, problem solving a true sense of pride in doing your absloute best!

As a person who transitioned from another agency, this was definitely an improvement in the grander scale. This is a great opportunity for someone who's seeking an entry-level position, a cushion job for Coasties, or for people looking for a secure job (with slightly less pay than the private sector).

The USCG is an awesome place to work. The Work/Life balance is constantly being evaluated. We are continuously being educated. We are questioned as to how things are going. Numerous support services are available to us at no cost. The salary scale and insurance, retirement, and other personal options are available to us and as updates occur we are notified – more...  immediately. Since this is a military environment we are managed by a Military Chain of Command and we are trained to understand ranks, rates, and procedures so that we are able to speak intelligently about all things military. However military, we are treated in a congenial manner and as part of the family of sorts since our Service is so small. We also have opportunities to assist with Coast Guard or national disasters. – less

Being in the Coast Guard has made me grow to be a very mature person with a very high level of professionalism.
I have gained knowledge and experience in my line of work and outside my line of work.

In the USCG you will be trained to be a good leader and manager of people. With the smaller size of the the rest of the millitray you will have a more personal experience and meet friends from the past more often. You will also have an exciting time with a scheduele that always changes at the last minute. Boring people need not to apply :)

I have enjoyed all my time here and I hope to start a career with MWR in the future

The United States Coast Guard invests heavily into its personel. The Coast Guard believes in a high level of training and preparedness. It does an excellent job of taking care of family and dependents.

Great if your single and love to travel. Also a good way to get some great funding for college. As a long term career it can become tedious on friends and family and become a nightmare in keeping up with normal every day to day life styles. Great benefits but no time for family.