Coast Guard Petty Officer
かいじょうほあんし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Judicial Police Officers
- Minor : Police Officers and Coast Guard Officers
Summary
Coast Guard Petty Officers are judicial police officers who maintain maritime order, conduct distress rescues, crack down on poaching and suspicious vessels, and protect the marine environment.
Description
Coast Guard Petty Officers belong to the Japan Coast Guard and are responsible for law enforcement in territorial seas and exclusive economic zones, maritime distress rescue, marine environmental protection, and ensuring maritime traffic safety. They board patrol vessels and aircraft to perform a wide range of duties, including cracking down on suspicious vessels, rescuing drifters, monitoring oil spills and marine pollution, and preventing maritime collision accidents. They are required to work long hours in harsh maritime environments and respond to emergencies, demanding high expertise, physical strength, and judgment.
Future Outlook
As interest in protecting maritime rights and preserving the marine environment grows, the importance of maintaining maritime security increases, with challenges in securing personnel and enhancing expertise.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Courageous / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Aircraft Duty / Night Shift / Office Work / Onboard Ship Duty / Shift Work
Career Path
Patrol Vessel Crew Member → Patrol Vessel Captain → Coast Guard Station Instructor → Headquarters Staff → Executive Candidate
Required Skills
Emergency Medical Treatment / Legal Knowledge / Maritime Rescue Techniques / Radio Communication Operation / Vessel Operation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Leadership / Scuba Diving / Small Vessel Operator License
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need to respond quickly to changing maritime environments and emergencies. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the high physical demands of long hours on board ships and rescue operations. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to frequent operations in high-stress environments such as emergency rescues and suspicious vessel responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because team coordination is essential on patrol vessels and aircraft. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Relatively low degree of freedom in creative thinking due to following standardized procedures and rules. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Since advanced mathematical analysis is rare, and basic calculations are mainly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Coast Guard Officer Recruitment Exam
Aliases
- Coast Guard Officer
- JCG
Related Jobs
- Firefighter
- Japan Coast Guard Employee
- Maritime Self-Defense Force Officer
- Police Officer