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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $29.01 – $31.91
Average Annual Pay
Range: $60,341 – $66,375
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Des Moines-West Des Moines
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$30.12
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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
$25.89/hr
Range: $24.66 - $27.12
Annual Rate
$53,854
Range: $51,290 - $56,419
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.46/hr
Range: $29.01 - $31.91
Annual Rate
$63,358
Range: $60,341 - $66,375
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.03/hr
Range: $33.36 - $36.70
Annual Rate
$72,862
Range: $69,392 - $76,331
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
