Protective Service Workers, All Other
Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Protective Service Workers, All Other to increase by 3.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 82,100 to 84,600 jobs. Its estimate of 22,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($42,540), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
82,100
Projected employment (2034)
84,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
22,600
Pay & Preparation
$42,540
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.5/5) • Monitoring (3.5/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.38/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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