Protective Service Jobs Pay in Salinas, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $39.70 – $43.67
Average Annual Pay
Range: $82,576 – $90,834
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
$35.44/hr
Range: $33.75 – $37.12
Annual Rate
$73,699
Range: $70,190 – $77,209
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$41.69/hr
Range: $39.70 – $43.67
Annual Rate
$86,705
Range: $82,576 – $90,834
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$47.94/hr
Range: $45.66 – $50.22
Annual Rate
$99,711
Range: $94,962 – $104,459
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

