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U.S. Coast Guard to Civilian Career Resources

Your mission isn’t over. It’s evolving.

Is your career undergoing a sea change? Apply your operational expertise in a new arena: security management. From physical protection to cybercrime prevention, your mission-driven leadership and commitment to safety are exactly what civilian organizations need.

ASIS International offers free, Veteran-developed tools to help you navigate this transition. Discover how to translate your skills, align your core values with career paths that matter, and find a new sense of purpose. Ready for what’s next? Our community is all hands on deck for your success.

Chart your new course with confidence.

Find the civilian security roles that line up with your Coast Guard rank, training, and education with our career maps. You can also identify the ASIS certifications that validate your skill set—and help you stand out for a new position.

Download the relevant career map below.

Explore free career tools—and valuable opportunities.

Enhance your marketability in the civilian workforce with our exclusive resources for Veterans like you. You can build a resume that highlights your military accomplishments for hiring managers, and write a more effective application for ASIS certification.

Jeff Garvey, CPP

Earning my CPP certification and utilizing ASIS's Operation Career Change resources were invaluable in my transition from the Coast Guard after 20 years of service to my new role as a Security Director for a large multinational company. While the military provided significant training and experience, the ASIS resources helped me translate those skills into the language of corporate security and identify areas where I could strengthen my knowledge. These tools were essential to my successful transition.

Prove your capabilities.

Validate your expertise with an ASIS certification. These globally respected
credentials show prospective employers that you’re not just qualified—you’re prepared
to lead.

Qualified U.S. applicants may receive reimbursement for the certification exams
through the G.I. Bill. An application is available at www.gibill.va.gov or call
+1.888.442.4551 and request VA Form 22-0803.

Shore up your expertise with ASIS.

Stay ahead with security insights, industry news, and meaningful connections
that support your career growth at every stage. Explore our educational webinars, professional publications, mentoring programs, in-person and virtual events, and more.

Become an ASIS member.

Start your next mission with the strength of a global network. Join our community of 34,000+ security professionals, many of whom share your military background. You’ll also access exclusive content and discounts on professional development tools, including certification fees and study materials.

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