Protective Service Jobs Pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$35.51
11.0%Above national average
Range: $33.82 – $37.20
Average Annual Pay
$73,863
11.0%Above national average
Range: $70,346 – $77,380
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$30.18/hr
Range: $28.75 – $31.62
Annual Rate
$62,784
Range: $59,794 – $65,773
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.51/hr
Range: $33.82 – $37.20
Annual Rate
$73,863
Range: $70,346 – $77,380
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.84/hr
Range: $38.89 – $42.78
Annual Rate
$84,942
Range: $80,898 – $88,987
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.
Responsibilities
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
Skills
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
Qualifications
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience
