Protective Service Jobs Pay in Roanoke, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.23 – $26.65
Average Annual Pay
Range: $50,398 – $55,438
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
$21.62/hr
Range: $20.60 – $22.65
Annual Rate
$44,980
Range: $42,838 – $47,122
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.44/hr
Range: $24.23 – $26.65
Annual Rate
$52,918
Range: $50,398 – $55,438
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.26/hr
Range: $27.86 – $30.65
Annual Rate
$60,856
Range: $57,958 – $63,754
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

