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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.12 – $24.33
Average Annual Pay
Range: $46,010 – $50,611
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Fort Smith, AR-OK
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$21.25
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Alabama, AL
$24.64
6.1%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Alaska, AK
$36.77
58.3%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
29.7%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
2.5%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK, AR
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
$19.75/hr
Range: $18.80 - $20.68
Annual Rate
$41,064
Range: $39,109 - $43,019
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.23/hr
Range: $22.12 - $24.33
Annual Rate
$48,310
Range: $46,010 - $50,611
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.71/hr
Range: $25.44 - $27.98
Annual Rate
$55,556
Range: $52,911 - $58,203
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

