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Also known as: Bus Escort, Bus Matron, Bus Monitor, Cafeteria Monitor
You arrive at the expansive lobby of the downtown corporate tower, clocking in at 6:45 AM for your day shift. First, you head to the security office to pick up your two-way radio and review the overnight logbook for any incidents. Officer Miller, finishing her night shift, gives you a brief rundown: "Quiet night, just a few contractor check-ins." You settle into your station, checking the bank of monitors displaying feeds from the building's extensive CCTV system, powered by Genetec Security Center.
+3%
US average: +3.5%
22,600
per year (US)
82,100
in 2025 → 84,600 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
The outlook for Protective Service Workers is stable, with about 22,600 job openings expected each year through 2035. Employment is projected to grow by 3.0%. While the median annual wage is around $42,540, you can advance your career by moving into supervisory roles or specializing in investigation or emergency management.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$42,540
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Protective Services Operations
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Homeland Security
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Criminology
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Police Academy
Vocational • Law & Public Administration • 1 year
Health and Welfare
Vocational • Healthcare & Life Sciences • 2 years