Protective Service Jobs Pay in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$25.88
19.1%Below national average
Range: $24.65 – $27.12
Average Annual Pay
$53,836
19.1%Below national average
Range: $51,272 – $56,399
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
$22.00/hr
Range: $20.95 – $23.05
Annual Rate
$45,761
Range: $43,581 – $47,939
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.88/hr
Range: $24.65 – $27.12
Annual Rate
$53,836
Range: $51,272 – $56,399
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.76/hr
Range: $28.35 – $31.19
Annual Rate
$61,911
Range: $58,963 – $64,859
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
