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Security Specialist (Port)

U.S. Coast Guard

$105,481–$137,128/yr

📍 Staten Island, New York

Veteran Preferred

This vacancy is for two GS-0080-12, Security Specialist (Port) positions, located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Northeast District, Sector New York, Emergency Force Readiness Branch in Staten Island, New York. You will serve as a Security Specialist (Port) and be responsible for preparing and validating plans for the effective and efficient response to all port safety and security contingencies for which the Coast Guard and community will respond. The incumbent is an action officer responsible for Port Safety and Security Planning, including exercise planning in the Captain of the Port zone assigned. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing and...

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This position is 5 miles from Fort Hamilton. The 2026 BAH rate there is $5,070/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: Staten Island Vet Center, 3 miles away. 12 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles. Browse all jobs near Fort Hamilton.

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