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Job outlook for custom protection officers in the United States
Custom protection officer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected custom protection officer job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 38,000 new jobs for custom protection officers are projected over the next decade.
Custom protection officer salaries have increased 20% for custom protection officers in the last 5 years.
There are over 6,120 custom protection officers currently employed in the United States.
There are 105,449 active custom protection officer job openings in the US.
The average custom protection officer salary is $37,207.
Are custom protection officer jobs in demand?
Custom protection officer job and salary trends over time
Custom protection officer jobs over time
Custom protection officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,120 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,104 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,521 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,451 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,400 | 0.00% |
Average custom protection officer salary over time
Custom protection officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,207 | $17.89 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $35,566 | $17.10 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $34,140 | $16.41 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $32,234 | $15.50 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $30,880 | $14.85 | +4.6% |
Custom protection officer jobs by state
Most common states for custom protection officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 364 | 21% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,309 | 19% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 198 | 19% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 142 | 19% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,011 | 18% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 236 | 18% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 941 | 16% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 872 | 16% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 94 | 15% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,363 | 14% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,948 | 14% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,480 | 14% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,217 | 14% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 428 | 14% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 407 | 14% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 297 | 14% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 272 | 14% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 122 | 14% |
| 19 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 99 | 14% |
| 20 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 954 | 13% |
Most common cities for custom protection officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor | 3 | 5% | $34,306 |
| 2 | Richmond | 10 | 4% | $40,994 |
| 3 | Levittown | 2 | 4% | $35,321 |
| 4 | Daytona Beach | 2 | 3% | $32,875 |
| 5 | Flower Mound | 2 | 3% | $32,929 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 4 | 2% | $33,102 |
| 7 | Madison | 4 | 2% | $34,426 |
| 8 | Kansas City | 3 | 1% | $36,172 |
| 9 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $33,016 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 2 | 1% | $31,868 |
| 11 | Irving | 2 | 1% | $32,938 |
| 12 | Little Rock | 2 | 1% | $32,101 |
| 13 | Plano | 2 | 1% | $32,901 |
| 14 | Sioux Falls | 2 | 1% | $36,411 |
| 15 | Charlotte | 4 | 0% | $31,799 |
| 16 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $32,879 |
| 17 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $32,935 |
Custom Protection Officer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of custom protection officer experts
Governors State University
Georgia Southern University
Dr. Janet Brewer
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & SociologyGovernors State University
Criminal Justice And Corrections
What general advice would you give to a Custom Protection Officer?
Dr. Janet Brewer: Market yourself as someone who can increase revenue or decrease workload for that entity. Use your school's alumni network to its fullest.
Logan Somers Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorGeorgia Southern University
Criminal Justice and Criminology Department
What skills stand out on Custom Protection Officer resumes?
Logan Somers Ph.D.: Skills and experiences that stand out on Law Enforcement Officer resumes are not too dissimilar from desirable qualities in other industries. First, even though the vast majority of police departments do not have an education requirement beyond high school, most recruits entering the academy do have at least some college experience. Therefore, having an associate's or bachelor's degree will make you competitive. Further, policing in today's society requires officers to be elite communicators, critical thinkers, and problem-solvers. Any prior work experience that can be used to demonstrate how you performed those skills under pressure should be highlighted. Lastly, any prior community service and or mentoring should be included. Having these experiences displays your commitment to improving your community and bettering the lives of those around you.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Custom Protection Officers?
Logan Somers Ph.D.: A significant portion of an officer's day can often be spent filling out paperwork. Every stop, citation, warrant, arrest, or use of force incident typically requires forms that need to be filled out and sent to supervisors for review. This makes the ability to write proficiently and provide a descriptive narrative of events crucial for day-to-day police work.