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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.60 – $28.16
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,248 – $58,573
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
20.9%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Alabama, AL
$24.64
8.3%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Alaska, AK
$36.77
36.8%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
12.1%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
11.4%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
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
$22.85/hr
Range: $21.76 - $23.94
Annual Rate
$47,524
Range: $45,261 - $49,787
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.88/hr
Range: $25.60 - $28.16
Annual Rate
$55,910
Range: $53,248 - $58,573
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.91/hr
Range: $29.44 - $32.38
Annual Rate
$64,296
Range: $61,235 - $67,359
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

