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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Merced, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $32.93 – $36.22
Average Annual Pay
Range: $68,494 – $75,344
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Merced
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$21.25
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$24.64
28.7%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Merced, CA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
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$30.12
12.9%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Merced, CA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
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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
$29.39/hr
Range: $27.99 - $30.79
Annual Rate
$61,131
Range: $58,220 - $64,042
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$34.58/hr
Range: $32.93 - $36.22
Annual Rate
$71,919
Range: $68,494 - $75,344
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$39.77/hr
Range: $37.87 - $41.65
Annual Rate
$82,707
Range: $78,768 - $86,646
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
