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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Altoona, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.90 – $27.39
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,792 – $56,971
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Altoona
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
18.7%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Altoona, PA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
5.8%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Altoona, PA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
40.6%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Altoona, PA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
15.2%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Altoona, PA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
8.9%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Altoona, PA
How much do Protective Service Occupations make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$22.23/hr
Range: $21.16 - $23.28
Annual Rate
$46,225
Range: $44,023 - $48,425
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.15/hr
Range: $24.90 - $27.39
Annual Rate
$54,382
Range: $51,792 - $56,971
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.07/hr
Range: $28.63 - $31.50
Annual Rate
$62,539
Range: $59,561 - $65,517
Protective Service Occupations job description
Protective Service Occupations professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

