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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.65 – $27.12
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,272 – $56,399
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
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$21.25
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Alabama, AL
$24.64
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Alaska, AK
$36.77
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Arizona, AZ
$30.12
16.4%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
8.0%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
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
$22.00/hr
Range: $20.95 - $23.05
Annual Rate
$45,761
Range: $43,581 - $47,939
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.88/hr
Range: $24.65 - $27.12
Annual Rate
$53,836
Range: $51,272 - $56,399
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.76/hr
Range: $28.35 - $31.19
Annual Rate
$61,911
Range: $58,963 - $64,859
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
