Protective Service Jobs Pay in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.24 – $33.26
Average Annual Pay
Range: $62,899 – $69,189
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:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$26.99/hr
Range: $25.70 – $28.27
Annual Rate
$56,137
Range: $53,464 – $58,811
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.75/hr
Range: $30.24 – $33.26
Annual Rate
$66,044
Range: $62,899 – $69,189
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.51/hr
Range: $34.78 – $38.25
Annual Rate
$75,951
Range: $72,334 – $79,567
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.
- •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

