Protective Service Jobs Pay in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $35.42 – $38.96
Average Annual Pay
Range: $73,674 – $81,041
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
$31.61/hr
Range: $30.11 – $33.12
Annual Rate
$65,753
Range: $62,623 – $68,885
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$37.19/hr
Range: $35.42 – $38.96
Annual Rate
$77,357
Range: $73,674 – $81,041
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$42.77/hr
Range: $40.73 – $44.80
Annual Rate
$88,961
Range: $84,725 – $93,197
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

