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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Georgia, GA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.75 – $27.23
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,480 – $56,628
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Georgia
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
18.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Georgia, GA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
5.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Georgia, GA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
41.5%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Georgia, GA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
15.9%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Georgia, GA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
8.3%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Georgia, 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
$22.09/hr
Range: $21.04 - $23.15
Annual Rate
$45,946
Range: $43,758 - $48,134
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.99/hr
Range: $24.75 - $27.23
Annual Rate
$54,054
Range: $51,480 - $56,628
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.89/hr
Range: $28.46 - $31.31
Annual Rate
$62,162
Range: $59,202 - $65,122
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

