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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $35.11 – $38.62
Average Annual Pay
Range: $73,029 – $80,332
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near California
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
42.4%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in California, CA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
33.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in California, CA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
0.3%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in California, CA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
18.3%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in California, CA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
35.4%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in California, CA
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
$31.34/hr
Range: $29.84 - $32.83
Annual Rate
$65,178
Range: $62,075 - $68,282
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.87/hr
Range: $35.11 - $38.62
Annual Rate
$76,680
Range: $73,029 - $80,332
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$42.40/hr
Range: $40.38 - $44.41
Annual Rate
$88,182
Range: $83,983 - $92,382
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
