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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in South Carolina, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.46 – $25.81
Average Annual Pay
Range: $48,797 – $53,676
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near South Carolina
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
13.7%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in South Carolina, SC
Alabama, AL
$24.64
0.0%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in South Carolina, SC
Alaska, AK
$36.77
49.3%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in South Carolina, SC
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
22.3%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in South Carolina, SC
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
3.3%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in South Carolina, SC
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
$20.94/hr
Range: $19.94 - $21.94
Annual Rate
$43,551
Range: $41,477 - $45,625
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.63/hr
Range: $23.46 - $25.81
Annual Rate
$51,237
Range: $48,797 - $53,676
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.32/hr
Range: $26.98 - $29.68
Annual Rate
$58,923
Range: $56,117 - $61,727
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
