Protective Service Jobs Pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.62 – $31.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,530 – $65,483
How much do Protective Service Jobs 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
$25.54/hr
Range: $24.33 – $26.76
Annual Rate
$53,130
Range: $50,601 – $55,661
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.05/hr
Range: $28.62 – $31.48
Annual Rate
$62,506
Range: $59,530 – $65,483
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.56/hr
Range: $32.91 – $36.20
Annual Rate
$71,882
Range: $68,460 – $75,305
Protective Service Jobs job description
Protective Service Jobs 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

