Protective Service Jobs Pay in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$30.10
5.9%Below national average
Range: $28.67 – $31.54
Average Annual Pay
$62,615
5.9%Below national average
Range: $59,634 – $65,597
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
$25.59/hr
Range: $24.37 – $26.81
Annual Rate
$53,223
Range: $50,689 – $55,757
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.10/hr
Range: $28.67 – $31.54
Annual Rate
$62,615
Range: $59,634 – $65,597
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.62/hr
Range: $32.97 – $36.27
Annual Rate
$72,007
Range: $68,579 – $75,437
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
