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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Columbus, GA-AL, GA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.88 – $25.17
Average Annual Pay
Range: $47,590 – $52,349
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Columbus, GA-AL
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
11.5%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Columbus, GA-AL, GA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
2.6%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Columbus, GA-AL, GA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
53.1%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Columbus, GA-AL, GA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
25.4%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Columbus, GA-AL, GA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
0.8%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Columbus, GA-AL, GA
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
$20.42/hr
Range: $19.45 - $21.39
Annual Rate
$42,475
Range: $40,452 - $44,497
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.02/hr
Range: $22.88 - $25.17
Annual Rate
$49,970
Range: $47,590 - $52,349
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.62/hr
Range: $26.31 - $28.95
Annual Rate
$57,465
Range: $54,728 - $60,201
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

