Protective Services ยท Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
This profile is intended as career exploration guidance based on federal labor data. Actual job requirements, salaries, and opportunities vary by employer and location.
Entry Salary
$26โ32k
First 1โ2 years
Peak Salary
$70โ82k
10+ years experience
Job Outlook
+2.7% ยท As fast as average
Projected growth of 2.7% from 2024 to 2034; about 7 openings projected per year.
Time to Start
1โ2 years
College degree typical
Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.
Entry-Level Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Experienced First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Senior First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Director of Protective Services
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This career typically requires short-term training (less than 1 year), which matches common student preparation goals.
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