Protective Service Jobs Pay in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$30.91
3.4%Below national average
Range: $29.44 – $32.38
Average Annual Pay
$64,297
3.4%Below national average
Range: $61,235 – $67,359
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$26.27/hr
Range: $25.02 – $27.52
Annual Rate
$54,652
Range: $52,050 – $57,255
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.91/hr
Range: $29.44 – $32.38
Annual Rate
$64,297
Range: $61,235 – $67,359
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.55/hr
Range: $33.86 – $37.24
Annual Rate
$73,942
Range: $70,420 – $77,463
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.
Responsibilities
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
Skills
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
Qualifications
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience
