Protective Service Jobs Pay in El Centro, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $40.61 – $44.67
Average Annual Pay
Range: $84,469 – $92,916
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
$36.24/hr
Range: $34.52 – $37.97
Annual Rate
$75,388
Range: $71,799 – $78,979
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$42.64/hr
Range: $40.61 – $44.67
Annual Rate
$88,692
Range: $84,469 – $92,916
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$49.04/hr
Range: $46.70 – $51.37
Annual Rate
$101,996
Range: $97,139 – $106,853
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

