Protective Service Jobs Pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $31.71 – $34.88
Average Annual Pay
Range: $65,957 – $72,552
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
$28.30/hr
Range: $26.95 – $29.65
Annual Rate
$58,867
Range: $56,063 – $61,669
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$33.30/hr
Range: $31.71 – $34.88
Annual Rate
$69,255
Range: $65,957 – $72,552
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$38.29/hr
Range: $36.47 – $40.11
Annual Rate
$79,643
Range: $75,851 – $83,435
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

