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Protective service jobs
26 kinds of work, with what each one pays and lines you can start from. Choose the closest and change the wording later.
- 3,755,910
- People do this work
- $56,870
- Median pay across the field
- 26
- Kinds of work here
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, counted once for each job here. The pay figure is the middle of this field's medians, so one very large job does not speak for the rest.
- Animal Control WorkerHandle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
- BailiffMaintain order in courts of law.
- Correctional Officer and JailerGuard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures.
- Crossing Guard and FlaggerGuide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
- Custom and Border Protection OfficerInvestigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs…
- Detective and Criminal InvestigatorConduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
- Fire Inspector and InvestigatorInspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.
- FirefighterControl and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.
- First-Line Supervisor of Correctional OfficersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
- First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
- First-Line Supervisor of Police and DetectivesDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
- First-Line Supervisor of Security WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
- Fish and Game WardenPatrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations.
- Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention SpecialistEnforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures.
- Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling InvestigatorObserve gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons.
- Intelligence AnalystGather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems.
- Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkerMonitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
- Parking Enforcement WorkerPatrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficerMaintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances.
- Police Identification and Records OfficerCollect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
- Private Detective and InvestigatorGather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
- Retail Loss Prevention SpecialistImplement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss.
- School Bus MonitorMaintain order among students on a school bus.
- Security GuardGuard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
- Transit and Railroad PoliceProtect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
- Transportation Security ScreenerConduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.