Protective Service Jobs Pay in Auburn-Opelika, AL
Average Hourly Pay
$25.25
21.1%Below national average
Range: $24.05 – $26.46
Average Annual Pay
$52,525
21.1%Below national average
Range: $50,024 – $55,026
How much do Protective Service Jobs make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$21.46/hr
Range: $20.44 – $22.49
Annual Rate
$44,646
Range: $42,520 – $46,772
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.25/hr
Range: $24.05 – $26.46
Annual Rate
$52,525
Range: $50,024 – $55,026
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.04/hr
Range: $27.66 – $30.43
Annual Rate
$60,404
Range: $57,528 – $63,280
Protective Service Jobs job description
Protective Service Jobs professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
Responsibilities
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
Skills
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
Qualifications
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience
