Protective Service Jobs Pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $37.78 – $41.56
Average Annual Pay
Range: $78,582 – $86,441
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
$33.72/hr
Range: $32.11 – $35.33
Annual Rate
$70,135
Range: $66,795 – $73,475
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$39.67/hr
Range: $37.78 – $41.56
Annual Rate
$82,512
Range: $78,582 – $86,441
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$45.62/hr
Range: $43.45 – $47.79
Annual Rate
$94,889
Range: $90,369 – $99,407
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

