Protective Service Jobs Pay in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.93 – $25.22
Average Annual Pay
Range: $47,694 – $52,464
How much do Protective Service Jobs 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
$20.47/hr
Range: $19.49 – $21.44
Annual Rate
$42,567
Range: $40,540 – $44,594
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.08/hr
Range: $22.93 – $25.22
Annual Rate
$50,079
Range: $47,694 – $52,464
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.69/hr
Range: $26.37 – $29.00
Annual Rate
$57,591
Range: $54,848 – $60,334
Protective Service Jobs job description
Protective Service Jobs 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

