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BAE Systems

Medical Tech III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$47K - $75K/yr

... Coast Guard, State agencies, and various customer requirements. Please note: As the EMT / EMT-P at the San Diego site, your support could extend into weekend and holiday hours. Required Skills and ...

BAE Systems USA

Medical Tech III

San Diego, CA · On-site

... Coast Guard, State agencies, and various customer requirements. Please note: As the EMT / EMT-P at the San Diego site, your support could extend into weekend and holiday hours. Required Skills and ...

BAE Systems USA

Medical Tech III

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$35K - $44K/yr

... Coast Guard, State agencies, and per various customer requirements. Please note: This position will ... EMT/CPR certification • Able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Biometric ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for coast guard emt in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Coast Guard EMT?

A Coast Guard EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is responsible for providing emergency medical care in maritime environments. They respond to medical emergencies on ships, at sea, and in coastal areas, stabilizing patients until they can receive further medical treatment. EMTs in the Coast Guard may also assist in search and rescue missions, disaster response, and humanitarian aid operations. Their training includes emergency medicine, patient transport, and coordination with hospitals and medical personnel.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Coast Guard EMT?

To thrive as a Coast Guard EMT, you need strong emergency medical training, swift decision-making skills, and a current EMT certification. Familiarity with advanced life support equipment, medical evacuation protocols, and communication systems like radios and navigation tools is crucial. Outstanding teamwork, composure under pressure, and clear communication set top professionals apart in this role. These skills ensure Coast Guard EMTs can deliver life-saving care and coordinate effectively during critical maritime emergencies.

What are some typical challenges faced by Coast Guard EMTs in their daily work?

Coast Guard EMTs often work in dynamic and unpredictable environments, frequently responding to medical emergencies at sea or in remote areas. They must be prepared to render care in challenging conditions, such as rough weather, limited space, and moving vessels. Collaboration with other Coast Guard personnel and external agencies is common, requiring strong teamwork and adaptability. Successfully managing stress and thinking quickly are essential for making sound medical decisions and ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved.

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Infographic showing various Coast Guard Emt job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,441 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Security Officer II / EMT-B

Covestro

New Martinsville, WV

$25.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Covestro rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

92nd of 100 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED: $2,000

The Plant Guard is to provide security services for the Covestro New Martinsville Site including, but not limited to, the following activities: guest/telephone reception duties, radio communications, monitoring and operating electronic security equipment, maintaining access control system, performing random checks, authorizing security clearance for all visitors entering the plant, performing surveillance duties and testifying regarding observations, monitoring perimeter areas of plant, traffic control and monitoring of parking lots for parking/speed violations, utilizing defensive and offensive site security and personnel protection systems and equipment as assigned, as well as serve on Plant Emergency Services Teams as determined by Management.

The main function of this position is to provide security services for the Covestro New Martinsville Site. This is a union position, and employees are subject to a 90-day probationary period.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Guest/telephone reception duties,

  • Radio communications

  • Monitoring and operating electronic security equipment

  • Maintaining access control system

  • Performing random perimeter checks and vehicle inspections

  • Authorizing security clearance for all visitors entering the plant

  • Performing surveillance duties and testifying regarding observations

  • Monitoring perimeter areas of plant, traffic control and monitoring of parking lots for parking/speed violations

  • Utilizing defensive and offensive site security and personnel protection systems and equipment as assigned

  • Serve on Plant Emergency Services Teams as determined by Management.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Must be certified as an EMT-B

  • Ability to pass a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) background check

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of plant operations

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point software applications

  • Previous law enforcement or security experience

  • Experience with a Department of Homeland Security or Coast Guard site

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to comply with and support site Safety initiatives;

  • Ability to qualify and serve on Plant Emergency Services Teams;

  • Ability to work rotating shifts including required overtime;

  • Good interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of employees and visitors;

  • Good verbal and written communication skills;

  • Computer literacy

  • Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition;

  • Demonstrated ability to accept and implement change;

  • Ability to qualify in the use of defensive and offensive site security and personnel protection systems and equipment;

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk (briskly) for 100 yards, and run (full stride) for 50 yards;

  • Ability to climb ladders (short distances/heights);

  • Ability to work in varying physical environments (indoors/outdoors inclement weather)

Starting pay rate: $21.73/hour with increases every 6 months until max pay rate: $25.75/hour

Sign on bonus offered to the successful hire: $2,000

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