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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Charlottesville, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.44 – $26.88
Average Annual Pay
Range: $50,835 – $55,919
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Charlottesville
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
17.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Charlottesville, VA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
4.0%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Charlottesville, VA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
43.3%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charlottesville, VA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
17.4%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Charlottesville, VA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
7.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Charlottesville, 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
$21.81/hr
Range: $20.77 - $22.85
Annual Rate
$45,370
Range: $43,210 - $47,531
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.66/hr
Range: $24.44 - $26.88
Annual Rate
$53,377
Range: $50,835 - $55,919
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.51/hr
Range: $28.11 - $30.91
Annual Rate
$61,384
Range: $58,460 - $64,307
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

