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Protective Service Workers, All Other

Ensure safety and security in diverse environments with tailored protective services.

27 000 – 60 000 USD
Average salary / year
High school diploma or equivalent typically required; additional vocational training is advantageous.
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Typically a few weeks to a few months including background checks and licensing.
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
None
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Typically a few weeks to a few months including background checks and licensing.
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
None
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
27 000 – 35 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
45 000 – 60 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Access to the profession generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a security guard license program, and passing background checks.

Prior experience in related fields can facilitate entry.

Training — United States

The formation relies on a professional curriculum oriented towards security fundamentals, legal frameworks, and emergency response techniques.

Training programs often include practical exercises and certification processes.

The job market — United States

The job market shows steady demand across multiple sectors including private security, healthcare, and retail.

While automation introduces some risk, the need for human presence and judgment maintains demand stability.

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How to become a Protective Service Workers, All Other?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Criminal Justice and Corrections
00
Criminal Justice and Corrections
John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York
Bachelor's
Homeland Security
00
Homeland Security
American Public University SystemCharles Town
Bachelor's

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