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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $31.71 – $34.88
Average Annual Pay
Range: $65,957 – $72,552
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
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Alabama, AL
$24.64
26.0%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Alaska, AK
$36.77
10.4%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
9.5%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
28.5%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
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
$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 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
