Security and Protective Services
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Security and Protective Services

Potential earnings range:
$27,664-$52,853*
Per year after graduation

Are you interested in the security field and have good communication skills? Are you honest and have a strong ability to serve clients’ needs? 

Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Security and Protective Services training program. 

On the job, you will ...

  • Protect and enforce rules on the property 

  • Deter criminal activity 

  • Monitor alarms or surveillance cameras 

  • Conduct security checks at assigned patrol area 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Security and Protective Services graduates often go on to work for private security companies that contract with businesses requiring secure facilities. Security personnel provide surveillance around the clock by working in eight-hour shifts or longer with rotating schedules. This job often requires working nights and weekends, with part-time and full-time opportunities. 

Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Security and Protective Services at Job Corps as part of their career pathway. 

The credentials you will earn ... 

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages and promotions.  

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ...

  • Be at least 18 years old 

  • Have a clean criminal record 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 

  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 

  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 

  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 

  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements 

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! At Tulsa Job Corps Center, our staff will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

 

(Training School License Number for Texas Job Corps Centers: F01063)

Meet your instructors

Meet your instructors

Rudy Wilson
Rudy Wilson
Rudy Wilson Rudy Wilson has nearly 30 years of experience in the armed and unarmed security industry, including several years in the United States Army as a military police officer. In addition to his military and security expertise, Rudy has extensive knowledge about the state of Oklahoma’s Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certification.
Benny Sanchez
Benny Sanchez
Benny Sanchez Benny Sanchez has nearly 30 years of experience in the high-demand security industry and served 21 years in the United States Navy as a chief master-at-arms. Benny’s professional experience and teaching skills have resulted in a 98% career placement and a 111% national performance rating for over eight years.