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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $36.91 – $40.60
Average Annual Pay
Range: $76,773 – $84,450
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
45.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
36.4%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
5.1%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
22.3%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
38.5%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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
$32.95/hr
Range: $31.37 - $34.51
Annual Rate
$68,519
Range: $65,257 - $71,783
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$38.76/hr
Range: $36.91 - $40.60
Annual Rate
$80,611
Range: $76,773 - $84,450
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$44.57/hr
Range: $42.45 - $46.69
Annual Rate
$92,703
Range: $88,289 - $97,117
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
