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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Knoxville, TN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.16 – $27.68
Average Annual Pay
Range: $52,333 – $57,566
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Knoxville
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
19.6%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Knoxville, TN
Alabama, AL
$24.64
6.7%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Knoxville, TN
Alaska, AK
$36.77
39.2%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Knoxville, TN
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
14.0%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Knoxville, TN
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
9.8%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Knoxville, TN
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
$22.46/hr
Range: $21.39 - $23.53
Annual Rate
$46,707
Range: $44,483 - $48,931
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.42/hr
Range: $25.16 - $27.68
Annual Rate
$54,949
Range: $52,333 - $57,566
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.38/hr
Range: $28.93 - $31.83
Annual Rate
$63,191
Range: $60,183 - $66,201
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
