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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $38.26 – $42.09
Average Annual Pay
Range: $79,581 – $87,539
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
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$21.25
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Alabama, AL
$24.64
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Alaska, AK
$36.77
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Arizona, AZ
$30.12
25.0%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
40.7%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
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
$34.14/hr
Range: $32.52 - $35.78
Annual Rate
$71,026
Range: $67,644 - $74,408
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$40.17/hr
Range: $38.26 - $42.09
Annual Rate
$83,560
Range: $79,581 - $87,539
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$46.20/hr
Range: $44.00 - $48.40
Annual Rate
$96,094
Range: $91,518 - $100,670
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
