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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in New Jersey, NJ
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $33.72 – $37.09
Average Annual Pay
Range: $70,138 – $77,151
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near New Jersey
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
40.0%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in New Jersey, NJ
Alabama, AL
$24.64
30.4%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in New Jersey, NJ
Alaska, AK
$36.77
3.8%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in New Jersey, NJ
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
14.9%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in New Jersey, NJ
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
32.7%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in New Jersey, NJ
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
$30.10/hr
Range: $28.66 - $31.53
Annual Rate
$62,597
Range: $59,617 - $65,578
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.41/hr
Range: $33.72 - $37.09
Annual Rate
$73,644
Range: $70,138 - $77,151
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.72/hr
Range: $38.78 - $42.65
Annual Rate
$84,691
Range: $80,659 - $88,724
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
