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The Coast Guard Recruits are required to acquire the skills and competencies of an Ordinary Seaman in the Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG). Recruits will undergo 12 weeks of basic training, assessing their suitability for continuing service within the CICG. 

Upon completion of the basic training and having achieved passes in all of the assessment areas, each candidate will be given the designation of Coast Guard Recruit for a one-year probationary period and be attached to one of the various operational detachments within the CICG, where they will continue to learn and develop their professional competence and proficiency within each core discipline learned during basic training.

The CICG offers two distinct career tracks: working in the Sea Detachment where officers deploy to sea daily, or working within the Shore Detachment, where officers serve as emergency call takers and rescue coordination specialists.

Having successfully completed the assessments and probationary period, a Coast Guard Recruit will be enlisted into the CICG and given the designation of an Ordinary Seaman.

Knowledge, Education and Experience:

The post holder must:

1. Be a Caymanian or Permanent Resident (with the right to work without restriction);
2. Be between ages 18 and 35; Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent;
3. Be in good physical condition, and be a strong swimmer; and
4. Hold a valid Driver's License.

Preference will be given to those who:

1. Possess a marine engineering certificate or prior experience in the maritime engineering field.
2. Have successfully graduated from the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps or another recognized Cadet or Officer training programme.
3. Have previous service or experience in, or with an entity providing Maritime Search & Rescue services, or in a Maritime Law Enforcement Unit, the Royal Navy, or a Navy/Coast Guard from one of the various countries forming the Commonwealth of Nations.
4. Have at least two (2) years of work experience or have worked on board a local commercially operated vessel or commercially operated ocean-going vessel, operating in or outside of the Cayman Islands within the last six (6) years.
5. Possess a small craft (13.6m / 45ft.) operator's certificate or operator's permit.
6. Possess valid Scuba Diver/Master/Instructor certification.
7. Have valid First Aid Qualifications.

Other Relevant:

The post holder must:

•  Be able to successfully complete a basic numeracy literacy and general knowledge test.
•  Pass a physical endurance and fitness test of running one (1) mile in 12 mins, 25 sit-ups and 25 push-ups both within one minute or less, complete a 300-meter swim (unassisted) within 12 mins and tread water unassisted for 10 mins. Due to the nature of the role, candidates cannot be colour-blind or legally deaf in either ear.
•  NOT have been charged or convicted for any criminal offences, locally or internationally, OR currently awaiting trial or sentencing for any criminal offence, either locally or internationally.