MECoast GuardLaw Enforcement

ME Maritime Enforcement Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Coast Guard law enforcement and port security. Transfers to maritime law enforcement, CBP, and homeland security.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,770.00

AVG SALARY

$70,123.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

CBP Officer

SOC 33-3051

$77,270.00

median/yr

Port Security Specialist

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement Agent

SOC 33-3021

$98,770.00

median/yr

Maritime Security Manager

SOC 33-1099

$65,850.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Maritime law enforcementPort securityDrug interdictionBoarding proceduresFirearmsISPS Code

Recommended Certifications

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FLETC Training

CPP

TWIC Card

State LE Academy

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MECoast GuardLaw Enforcement

ME Maritime Enforcement Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Coast Guard law enforcement and port security. Transfers to maritime law enforcement, CBP, and homeland security.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,770.00

AVG SALARY

$70,123.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

CBP Officer

SOC 33-3051

$77,270.00

median/yr

Port Security Specialist

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement Agent

SOC 33-3021

$98,770.00

median/yr

Maritime Security Manager

SOC 33-1099

$65,850.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Maritime law enforcementPort securityDrug interdictionBoarding proceduresFirearmsISPS Code

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

FLETC Training

CPP

TWIC Card

State LE Academy

Translate Your ME Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Maritime Enforcement Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Coast Guard veterans.