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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.63 – $28.19
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,310 – $58,641
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Charleston-North Charleston
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
21.0%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Alabama, AL
$24.64
8.4%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Alaska, AK
$36.77
36.6%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
11.9%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
11.5%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
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
$22.87/hr
Range: $21.79 - $23.96
Annual Rate
$47,580
Range: $45,314 - $49,845
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.91/hr
Range: $25.63 - $28.19
Annual Rate
$55,976
Range: $53,310 - $58,641
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.95/hr
Range: $29.47 - $32.42
Annual Rate
$64,372
Range: $61,306 - $67,437
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
