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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.91 – $28.50
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,893 – $59,282
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
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Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
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Alabama, AL
$24.64
9.4%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, VA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
35.1%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, VA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
10.7%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, VA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
12.5%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, VA
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
$23.13/hr
Range: $22.02 - $24.22
Annual Rate
$48,099
Range: $45,809 - $50,390
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.21/hr
Range: $25.91 - $28.50
Annual Rate
$56,587
Range: $53,893 - $59,282
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.29/hr
Range: $29.80 - $32.77
Annual Rate
$65,075
Range: $61,977 - $68,174
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
