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OS-CG Operations Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Operates radar, communications, and navigation systems in Coast Guard command centers. Coordinates search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security operations.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$82,295.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Vessel Traffic Controller

SOC 53-6051

$58,000.00

median/yr

Emergency Dispatcher

SOC 43-5031

$48,800.00

median/yr

Operations Center Analyst

SOC 13-1199

$85,000.00

median/yr

Air Traffic Controller (with FAA)

SOC 53-2021

$137,380.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Radar operationsSearch and rescue coordinationMaritime communicationsVessel trackingEmergency responseMulti-agency coordination

Recommended Certifications

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

FAA Control Tower Operator

ICS-300/400

GMDSS Operator

FCC GROL

Translate Your OS-CG Experience to a Civilian Resume

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OS-CGCoast GuardOperations

OS-CG Operations Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Operates radar, communications, and navigation systems in Coast Guard command centers. Coordinates search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security operations.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$82,295.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Vessel Traffic Controller

SOC 53-6051

$58,000.00

median/yr

Emergency Dispatcher

SOC 43-5031

$48,800.00

median/yr

Operations Center Analyst

SOC 13-1199

$85,000.00

median/yr

Air Traffic Controller (with FAA)

SOC 53-2021

$137,380.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Radar operationsSearch and rescue coordinationMaritime communicationsVessel trackingEmergency responseMulti-agency coordination

Recommended Certifications

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

FAA Control Tower Operator

ICS-300/400

GMDSS Operator

FCC GROL

Translate Your OS-CG Experience to a Civilian Resume

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