United States Coast Guard
- WASHINGTON, DC
Working At
United States Coast Guard
- WASHINGTON, DC
- Rating 4.58 out of 5 26 reviews
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Address
2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20593
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About United States Coast Guard
Employees
100-999
Industry
Military & Defense
Public/Private
No data available
Year Founded
1790
Non-profit Status
For-profit
Pay & Benefits
Poll
100%
of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent. 26 responsesPoll
92%
of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent. 26 responsesPoll
85%
of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent. 26 responsesPoll
96%
of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent. 26 responsesGrowth Opportunities
Poll
85%
of employees don't worry about layoffs. 26 responsesPoll
69%
of employees say good work leads to promotion. 26 responses92%
of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place. 26 responsesManagement
Poll
77%
of employees say the workplace runs efficiently. 26 responsesPoll
69%
of employees say management is transparent. 26 responsesWork-Life Balance
Poll
46%
of employees say hours are flexible. 26 responses27%
of employees say it's easy to work remotely. 26 responses62%
of employees say schedules are predictable. 26 responses69%
of employees say taking vacation is encouraged. 26 responses88%
of employees say the workplace is parent friendly. 26 responsesCompany Culture
73%
of employees are happy to work here. 26 responses96%
of employees say coworkers socialize. 26 responses85%
of employees think their coworkers are smart. 26 responses92%
of employees like their coworkers. 26 responsesEmployees
62%
of employees say the company is mostly men. 26 responses46%
of employees say the company has average diversity. 26 responses88%
of employees say the employees are diverse in age. 26 responses- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Walkabilitygrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Nightlifegrade A+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$93,547
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,681
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$635,900
National
$244,900Map
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United States Coast Guard Reviews
Rating 4.58 out of 5 26 reviews
When I was a high school senior, working at a government facility is a dream come true. It has set a path for me towards success by having my name in the government system, gaining connections throughout the military, and experience a great work life. After graduating high school, it led me to then made the decision to join the military after graduation due to the inspiration that I have earned after working. 100% recommending this job opportunity to anyone who lives near any military exchange, it is quite an experience of a lifetime. Most importantly, you would be working at a place that gives back to others and its a nice feeling to have when working for any exchange but for me, its the Coast Guard Exchange!
I will not go into full detail as I am still a member, but I do believe that there are key issues that I see consistently in person and online. The biggest points are the evaluation system, the lingering issue with mental health, and even a lack of a fully recognized sense of identity as a branch itself. The evaluation system, or marks, recently received an update in the last few years, with performance being numbered on a scale of 0 - 7. The average number is supposed to be 4, with a 7 being earned only through entirely unique and above and beyond work output. This is rarely the case, with 6 being more common, or else those members' careers could be impacted. Mental health issues are astounding and overlooked, but requires a lot more space, but a quick google search and even a reddit triage shows the number of people impacted. The branch's identity switches on focus depending on the people in DC, with a mission range that should span 3 organizations, and the funding to do only a few.
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.