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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.36 – $30.10
Average Annual Pay
Range: $56,909 – $62,600
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
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$21.25
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Alabama, AL
$24.64
14.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
28.0%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
4.8%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
17.1%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
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
$24.42/hr
Range: $23.26 - $25.59
Annual Rate
$50,791
Range: $48,373 - $53,210
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.73/hr
Range: $27.36 - $30.10
Annual Rate
$59,754
Range: $56,909 - $62,600
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.04/hr
Range: $31.46 - $34.62
Annual Rate
$68,717
Range: $65,445 - $71,990
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

