quote:

Originally posted by Tjboy99:
I was reading the postings here and with so much information I became a little lost. I’m was hoping if you could answer some questions I have. Since viewing the Port Security Career at the Coast guard web site I became fascinated with it. I am conserving joining after a I complete my academy (For becoming a police officer). But I had many questions to make sure everything is in place. I greatly thank everyone who responses!

1 What is the main function of PS?

Depends on the unit..

2. What’s a daily event like?

Depends on the unit.

3. I live near Los Angeles? Likelyhood of working at Port of Los Angeles?

Depends on billet availability.

4 I have seen many different types of names like PSU, DOG, MSST, NCWS, ect…..what are these and is it part of PS. (And how do you get in?)

PS's are part of those units. The jobs are similar with those units. You are assigned to those units.

5. Deployable?(outside the U.S.) If so How or When it could happen? How long?

Yes. Have been deployed as a PS, six months, coupla months, over a year domestically. It goes with the rating. Frequently.

6. Is it a guaranteed job? ( It was the only career that really light the fire to join and I can only see this as something I would love).

Guaranteed to do what?

7. How long in total (Boot camp plus schooling or training) before becoming a PS?

Ask a recruiter. I was a legacy PS who never went to PS A School (former Army MP).

8. Was it or Is it worth it? (Would you do it again? Do love it, hate it, or would change it….ect)

Yes. It had its moments, but no regrets.

I know it many questions but I would greatly thank you for your help! -Armando

quote:

Originally posted by Tjboy99:
That really answers a lot thanks!

Reguarding the guaranteed job i ment if i enlist in PS is that only what i will be doing or is it that i can enlist as a PS but out of no where they make a cook. when your were oversees where did you go and what did you get to do? Thanks for the time!

quote:

Originally posted by BTDT:
And any rate can be assigned to do other jobs as needed. Flexible is the key.

quote:

I spent my time overseas with PSU's guarding foreign ports as both MARSEC (Maritime Security) and boat crew (TPSB "Raider" boats)

Don't forget, PS's can also be assigned to Marine Safety Units and Small Boat Stations.

quote:

Can you give an example? (I wondering if you go from a PS to a cook because they are needed or are you assigned a job close to your MOS)

quote:

I am currious what would you consider to be the S.W.A.T of the Port Security Unit?