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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Charleston, WV
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.17 – $24.39
Average Annual Pay
Range: $46,114 – $50,725
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Charleston
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
8.7%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston, WV
Alabama, AL
$24.64
5.8%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston, WV
Alaska, AK
$36.77
57.9%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston, WV
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
29.4%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston, WV
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
2.3%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charleston, WV
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
$19.79/hr
Range: $18.84 - $20.73
Annual Rate
$41,156
Range: $39,197 - $43,116
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.28/hr
Range: $22.17 - $24.39
Annual Rate
$48,419
Range: $46,114 - $50,725
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.77/hr
Range: $25.50 - $28.05
Annual Rate
$55,682
Range: $53,031 - $58,334
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
