In the
maritime security role, an MST will enforce security
requirements at waterfront facilities; and on domestic and
foreign flag vessels. MSTs identify the actions required to
respond to current and future security threats and concerns
involving the maritime transportation system.
Types of Duty
MSTs are stationed at Sectors and Marine Safety Units that
respond to oil and chemical spills. MSTs conduct security
boardings and inspections of waterfront facilities.
Training Available
You'll begin your career with 8-weeks of intensive specialized
training at MST 'A' School in Yorktown, Va., which provides an
introduction into the MST rating force and the foundational
skills needed to investigate oil and hazardous-material
pollution incidents; supervise pollution cleanup operations;
perform waterfront facility and security inspections; and
conduct safety and security boardings on foreign-registered
vessels coming into the territorial waters of the United
States.
Qualifications
 Must
be people-oriented
Strong
attention-to-detail attributes
Highly
flexible and consistent
Training
and experience in environmental sciences is helpful
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