Sacred Heart University
Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO)
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
and the job listing Expires on January 27, 2026
Are you a cyber professional or military member with cyber experience? Then the USCG Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO) program is for you.
Career path:
Your assignments joining through DCCO will primarily be in engineering , in the subspecialty matching your experience.
Starting rank:
Up to the rank of lieutenant (O-3).
Commitment:
Three years of active duty.
Eligibility Requirements Officer: Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO) Age 21–41*
*on 30 Sept. of the fiscal year the selection panel convenes.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Single: Any primary custody dependents require a waiver and dependent care plan.
Married: No more than three dependents, including spouse.
GPA No requirements.
Education
A bachelor’s degree or higher.
If applicant is an active duty Coast Guard E-5 with at least four years of Coast Guard service (at least two of which must be on active duty) then alternatively an associate’s degree.
Military Service No more than 12 years of non-Coast Guard active-duty (or 14 years cumulative) military service. Members currently in another military service (or Reserve) must have an approved DD368 (conditional release).
Medical Requirements Must meet commissioning physical standards, including normal color vision.
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Are you a cyber professional or military member with cyber experience? Then the USCG Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO) program is for you.
Career path:
Your assignments joining through DCCO will primarily be in engineering , in the subspecialty matching your experience.
Starting rank:
Up to the rank of lieutenant (O-3).
Commitment:
Three years of active duty.
Eligibility Requirements Officer: Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO) Age 21–41*
*on 30 Sept. of the fiscal year the selection panel convenes.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Single: Any primary custody dependents require a waiver and dependent care plan.
Married: No more than three dependents, including spouse.
GPA No requirements.
Education
A bachelor’s degree or higher.
If applicant is an active duty Coast Guard E-5 with at least four years of Coast Guard service (at least two of which must be on active duty) then alternatively an associate’s degree.
Military Service No more than 12 years of non-Coast Guard active-duty (or 14 years cumulative) military service. Members currently in another military service (or Reserve) must have an approved DD368 (conditional release).
Medical Requirements Must meet commissioning physical standards, including normal color vision.
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