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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for under watch protective services in Decatur, GA is $16.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.45 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectUnder Watch Protective ServicesSecurity Guard
CertificationsSecurity license, training in protective proceduresSecurity license, basic training
Work EnvironmentHigh-risk areas, private security detailsCommercial, residential, or event security
Employer & IndustryPrivate security firms, corporate clientsSecurity companies, businesses, institutions

Under Watch Protective Services and Security Guards both require security licenses and work in security environments. However, Under Watch Protective Services often involves more specialized protective duties in high-risk settings, while Security Guards typically focus on general surveillance and access control. Both roles serve the security industry but differ in scope and intensity of responsibilities.

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Area High School_JROTC Officer, Army (Miller Grove HS) 2026-2027

Area High School_JROTC Officer, Army (Miller Grove HS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District

Lithonia, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


DeKalb County School District (Georgia) rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

407th of 555 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Position Type:
Teachers/ROTC, Army Officer HS
Date Posted:
5/19/2026
Location:
Miller Grove High
Miller Grove High School is seeking an experienced and professional Army Officer to work with its JROTC program.
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Salary Grade/Schedule: E
Salary Schedules: Click Here
Title: JROTC Instructor, Officer
Under general supervision, implements instruction for DeKalb County School District's (DCSD) students and/or Junior ROTC cadets to instill discipline, confidence and pride in students and to develop informed and responsible citizens by high school graduation.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Instructs students in grades 9 through 12; prepares lesson plans and course materials.
• Maintains department budget and accounts payable/receivable for school system.
• Maintains clothing inventory, including ordering, issuing and surveying for students.
• Trains students to meet program's extra-curricular agenda.
• Develops and mentors selected students to assume positions of leadership responsibility.
• Monitors program's annual schedule and maintains program history files.
• Performs student counseling and parent conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Army: Bachelor's Degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Navy: Bachelor's Degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Marines: Bachelor's Degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of active duty as a Warrant Officer (without a college Degree) or SNCO is required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of active duty accepted if withdrawn under Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) program and eligible to receive retirement pay.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS:
• Must obtain a Georgia Educator Permit through Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Valid official military retirement orders, or a DD-214 Member Copy #4, with Block #24 reflecting honorable retirement from a branch of military service (Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy) required.
Attachment(s):
  • JROTC Officer jd.pdf

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DeKalb County School District is Georgia's third largest school system. DeKalb Schools prepare students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child's needs. DeKalb County Schools is located to the northeast quadrant of downtown Atlanta, Georgia and has nearly 93,000 students in 140+ schools and centers. The student body is diverse with over 185+ languages and students from 155+ nations 170 nations.

Industry

Education

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Stone Mountain, GA, US

Year founded

1873