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Protective Service Occupations Salaries
in Virginia, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.33 – $31.16
Average Annual Pay
Range: $58,926 – $64,819
Salaries for Protective Service Occupations near Virginia
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Virgin Islands, VI
$21.25
28.6%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia, VA
Alabama, AL
$24.64
17.2%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia, VA
Alaska, AK
$36.77
23.6%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia, VA
Arizona, AZ
$30.12
1.2%Higher than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia, VA
Arkansas, AR
$23.82
19.9%Lower than Protective Service Occupations in Virginia, 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
$25.29/hr
Range: $24.08 - $26.49
Annual Rate
$52,592
Range: $50,087 - $55,096
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.75/hr
Range: $28.33 - $31.16
Annual Rate
$61,873
Range: $58,926 - $64,819
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.21/hr
Range: $32.58 - $35.83
Annual Rate
$71,154
Range: $67,765 - $74,542
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
