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United States Coast Guard

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 reviews
    About United States Coast Guard...
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    Address
    2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
    Washington, DC 20593
    Telephone
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    Website
    gocoastguard.com

    About United States Coast Guard

    Employees
    100-999
    Industry
    Military & Defense
    Public/Private
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    Pay & Benefits

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    Pay
    Based on 20 responses
    • Average
      35%
    • Excellent
      35%
    • Good
      30%
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    What's the most unique benefit or perk?
    Based on 20 responses
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    • Free Health Insurance
      55%
    • Flexible Work Hours
      30%
    • Tuition Assistance Program
      10%
    • travel throughout the Pacific
      5%
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    100%
    of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent.20 responses
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    90%
    of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent.20 responses
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    95%
    of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent.20 responses
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    95%
    of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent.20 responses

    Growth Opportunities

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    How long do employees tend to stay?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Less than Two Years
      5%
    • Two to Five Years
      35%
    • Five to Ten Years
      15%
    • More than Ten Years
      45%
    Poll
    85%
    of employees don't worry about layoffs.20 responses
    Poll
    Agree/Disagree: Taking a job here was a good decision.
    Based on 20 responses
    • Neutral
      5%
    • Agree
      25%
    • Strongly Agree
      70%
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    65%
    of employees say good work leads to promotion.20 responses
    90%
    of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place.20 responses

    Management

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    Agree/Disagree: Managers care about employees
    Based on 20 responses
    • Neutral
      5%
    • Agree
      50%
    • Strongly Agree
      45%
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    80%
    of employees say the workplace runs efficiently.20 responses
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    75%
    of employees say management is transparent.20 responses

    Work-Life Balance

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    50%
    of employees say hours are flexible.20 responses
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    Agree/Disagree: Hours are long
    Based on 20 responses
    • Disagree
      25%
    • Neutral
      40%
    • Agree
      20%
    • Strongly Agree
      15%
    35%
    of employees say it's easy to work remotely.20 responses
    55%
    of employees say schedules are predictable.20 responses
    70%
    of employees say taking vacation is encouraged.20 responses
    90%
    of employees say the workplace is parent friendly.20 responses

    Company Culture

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    What one word or phrase best describes the culture?
    Based on 20 responses
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    • Work hard, play hard
      40%
    • Always Evolving
      35%
    • Friendly
      20%
    • Fast Paced
      5%
    80%
    of employees are happy to work here.20 responses
    100%
    of employees say coworkers socialize.20 responses
    85%
    of employees think their coworkers are smart.20 responses
    95%
    of employees like their coworkers.20 responses

    Employees

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    Describe the average political opinions in this organization.
    Based on 20 responses
    • Somewhat Conservative
      10%
    • Mixed
      90%
    60%
    of employees say the company is mostly men.20 responses
    50%
    of employees say the company has average diversity.20 responses
    95%
    of employees say the employees are diverse in age.20 responses
    About the Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Crime & Safety
      C-
    2. Walkability
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Median Household Income
    $77,649
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,424
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $537,400
    National
    $184,700
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    If you love a challenge, love to travel, and want to be a part of something bigger than yourself, the Coast Guard is for you! You're sure to find a speciality that fits your personality. Advancing in ranks occurs faster than other branches of the US military requiring only a minimum time in your pay grade and successful completion of knowledge-based exams. You can be stationed on ships large and small, small boat stations, air stations, command centers, or land-based support units in almost every state in the US including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Bahamas! Healthcare covers yourself with nothing out of pocket and almost nothing out of pocket for dependents. Tuition assistance makes earning a degree while serving cost-free and earn VA benefits upon discharge to further or begin your education.
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    A career in United States Coast Guard is a rewarding and exciting job. It has taken me all over the world, I have saved peoples lives, provided security for the President of the United States, prevented terrorist attacks, seized numerous tons of drugs, and written policy for the organization that effect over 270 small boat stations and ships. I have enjoyed every part of it so far. The Coast Guard is a family first organization they honestly care about the well being of my dependents just as much as me, the leaders of the Coast Guard understands that my job is inherently dangerous and if my mind is not on the task at hand then people can die, therefore your work life balance is very high on their agenda. I also like the numerous jobs available e.g. (electrician, operational specialist, mechanic, IT, and many more) where you will be trained on the cutting edge of your trade. There is nothing I would change about the organization I feel it is headed in the right direction.
    I started out after high school not knowing what I really wanted to do. I found the Coast Guard while commercially fishing in Alaska. Shortly after returning home I did some research to find out more about the career. I decided to join and 20 years later am about to retire. The career provided tons of options. The missions we conduct are very easy to be supportive of. I was able to have a very diverse career and tailor it as I wanted. The starting pay is around $40,000 and within five years you make over $60,000. You have the option to retire with 50% pay at 20 years and collect it right after retiring. Having a family and everything that comes with it was very is being employed by the Coast Guard. Medical and dental is completely paid for you and your family.