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Job outlook for protection security officers in the United States
Are protection security officer jobs in demand?
Protection security officer job and salary trends over time
Protection security officer jobs over time
Protection security officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,802 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,794 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,985 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,953 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,930 | 0.00% |
Average protection security officer salary over time
Protection security officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,926 | $17.27 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $34,340 | $16.51 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $32,964 | $15.85 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $31,124 | $14.96 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $29,816 | $14.33 | +4.6% |
Protection security officer jobs by state
Most common states for protection security officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 186 | 27% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,737 | 25% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 405 | 24% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,382 | 23% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 236 | 22% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 211 | 22% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 166 | 22% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 164 | 22% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 140 | 22% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,685 | 20% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,381 | 20% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,108 | 20% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,103 | 20% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 262 | 20% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,406 | 19% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 868 | 18% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 747 | 18% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 639 | 18% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 344 | 18% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 157 | 18% |
Most common cities for protection security officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herndon | 2 | 8% | $37,326 |
| 2 | West Palm Beach | 3 | 3% | $28,184 |
| 3 | Jupiter | 2 | 3% | $28,211 |
| 4 | Rockville | 2 | 3% | $36,616 |
| 5 | Andover | 1 | 3% | $40,014 |
| 6 | Santa Clara | 3 | 2% | $42,450 |
| 7 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $42,853 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $31,322 |
| 9 | Miami | 4 | 1% | $28,094 |
| 10 | Moreno Valley | 2 | 1% | $39,936 |
| 11 | Providence | 2 | 1% | $39,038 |
| 12 | Alexandria | 1 | 1% | $37,281 |
| 13 | San Diego | 4 | 0% | $39,493 |
| 14 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $34,688 |
| 15 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $33,492 |
| 16 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $34,980 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $34,292 |
| 18 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $42,408 |
Protection Security Officer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of protection security officer experts
American University
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Protection Security Officer job market given the pandemic?
Trace Lasley Ph.D.: The pandemic will have less of an impact than the change in administration and budget negotiations with Congress. Hiring seems to have slowed at the end of the last administration, but will likely pick up again. Even as administration priorities in the Department of Homeland Security shift, they will be offset by hiring in the wider homeland security enterprise including those at the federal, state, and local levels as well as contractor positions.
Dr. Durmus Alper CAMLIBEL Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Department of Criminal Justice
What general advice would you give to a Protection Security Officer?
Dr. Durmus Alper CAMLIBEL Ph.D.: They need to avoid being overzealous officers. They should not put their career at the center of their life. They need to spend quality time with their family. In law enforcement, good relations with the public and colleagues are essential. They need to develop good relationships with the people and their colleagues and expand their professional network. They always try to be a "problem solver officer" rather than a "problem creator officer." If someone asks for help from them, they should treat this person with dignity and respect. They should avoid being arrogant in their interaction with the public. Because arrogance is the worst plague, and Humility is the greatest virtue.