Irish Coast Guard Recruiting Watch Officers for Marine Rescue Coordination Centres

16th October 2022

The Irish Coast Guard has vacancies for Watch Officers at its three Marine Rescue Coordination Centres in Dublin, Malin Head in Co Donegal and Valentia in Co Kerry.

Watch Officers are responsible for watch-keeping on the emergency communications systems, act as Search and Rescue Mission Coordinators, Marine Alert and Notification Officers, and are responsible for tasking and coordination of coastguard aviation operations.

They process marine communication traffic, monitor vessel traffic separation and coordinate responses to maritime casualty and pollution incidents as well as coast guard support for the other emergency services.

Applications should be made online through PublicJobs.ie. An information booklet for candidates is available, and the closing date for applications is 3pm on Thursday 24 November.

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