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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Hattiesburg, MS
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.33 – $21.26
Average Annual Pay
Range: $40,206 – $44,227
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Hattiesburg
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
4.7%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Hattiesburg, MS
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$24.64
21.4%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Hattiesburg, MS
Alaska, AK
$36.77
81.1%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Hattiesburg, MS
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
48.4%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Hattiesburg, MS
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
17.3%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Hattiesburg, MS
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
$17.25/hr
Range: $16.43 - $18.07
Annual Rate
$35,884
Range: $34,175 - $37,593
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.30/hr
Range: $19.33 - $21.26
Annual Rate
$42,217
Range: $40,206 - $44,227
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.34/hr
Range: $22.23 - $24.45
Annual Rate
$48,550
Range: $46,237 - $50,861
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

