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- Serving: Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota Counties
- On-Call Service: 1-888-277-4909
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Why Join Preferred Security Providers?
When you join our team, you become part of a locally managed company that invests in officer preparation, professional development, and on-the-job support.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
- Supportive local leadership with opportunities for career advancement
- Competitive pay with reliable scheduling
- Diverse assignments across Southwest Florida
- Recognition for strong performance and professionalism
- A team culture built on respect, accountability, and service
Build a Career That Makes a Difference
Join Preferred Security Providers and become part of a professional Southwest Florida security team dedicated to protecting people, properties, and communities. Explore armed and unarmed security officer careers supported by ongoing training, responsive local leadership, and opportunities to grow.
Build a Career That Makes a Difference
Join Preferred Security Providers and become part of a professional Southwest Florida security team dedicated to protecting people, properties, and communities. Explore armed and unarmed security officer careers supported by ongoing training, responsive local leadership, and opportunities to grow.
Build a Career That Makes a Difference
Join Preferred Security Providers and become part of a professional Southwest Florida security team dedicated to protecting people, properties, and communities. Explore armed and unarmed security officer careers supported by ongoing training, responsive local leadership, and opportunities to grow.
Pre-employment Qualifications
Education
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Be able to read at High School grade reading level.
- Be able to write or print legibly.
Temperament
- Be able to deal with the general public.
- Be able to maintain poise under stressful situations.
License
- Pass the State of Florida’s security Officer’s license requirement.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have no more than 2 points.
Health
- Be able to walk/stand for long periods of time.
- Have eyesight with corrective glasses of at least 20/40.
- Have normal hearing.
- Be well proportioned height to weight ratio.
- Any employee may at any time be required to take a physical examination as a condition of continued employment.
Personnel Selection
Selective Recruiting
Less than 10% of those who apply for employment are considered.
The first step to effective performance is the selection of personnel who meet the specified qualifications required.
Criminal Record/Drug Screening
Our current pre-employment process includes in-depth interviews by a trained personnel specialist, background investigations, and criminal record checks by our staff investigators.
Screening: Police/Fingerprint/License
Finally, they must pass the Florida Department of State screening of application upon initial completion of required classes, photo, fingerprint, background check, and license statements. It is understood that if an applicant has recently moved to the area, police
screening will be obtained from the applicant's home state. Preferred Security Providers, Inc. employees are routinely licensed in the jurisdiction to which they are assigned.
Permanent Schedules
When possible, it is the policy of Preferred Security Providers, Inc. to hire only full-time Security Officers to regular 40-hour permanent schedules. While the greater portions of our Security Officers fall into this category, we do have a staff of part-time employees who fill swing shifts, or special assignments. All current contractual obligations are therefore satisfied.
Upon taking over another Security Company’s contract, or when conducting a proprietary conversion, it is Preferred Security Providers, Inc’s policy to interview and offer employment to the personnel if requested by the client. These individuals must also pass our pre-employment screening procedures and have the approval of The State of Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Licensing, prior to consideration for placement.
No Minimum Wage Employee
All Preferred Security Providers, Inc. personnel are paid not only a rate far above minimum wage, but by far, above the industry standard. Low Turnover Over the years, the fact of no unjustified turnover is directly reflected in our low unemployment insurance rates.
We Give Beyond the Industry Standard
We realize that our employees are our most important asset. Management policies provide the conditions for development of that motivation necessary to perform the job for the client to the best of the employee’s ability.
Security Officers like Working for Preferred Security Providers, Inc.
While employee selection, training and supervision are vital to providing professional service, it is also important for the employee himself to be satisfied with the company and the work conditions. We recognize this and have instituted benefits far beyond those
standards to the industry.
- Hourly pay rates up to $25.00
(based on experience & bill rate) - Referral bonuses
- No-interest Loan Program (after 2
year employment) - Merit Increase
- Incentive Bonuses
- Certified Security Officer Program
for education - Security Officer of the Month
- Security Officer of the Year
Email for All Security Officers
We have integrated an email system for enhanced communications between employees,
employer and client. All employees would have their own mailbox and be mandated to
check it every day when they report for duty. This allows management the capability of
notifying Security Officers of security alerts or revised instructions directly before every
shift.
This mailbox system is also used regularly to impart training segments on specific topics.
Payroll Includes Actual Real-Time Schedule
Payroll checks are computer generated after they have been cross-referenced to actual
real-time schedules. Invoice hours always correspond with payroll hours.
Facilitates Coordination
Preferred Security Providers, Inc. has a definite organizational structure within the Patrol Division, which facilitates coordination and communication between the various supervisory levels.
Responsive Management on All Levels
At the head of the Patrol Division is the Executive Vice President of Operations, ultimately responsible for the management of the entire uniformed Security Officer force. The Patrol Commanders and Watch Commanders operate out of Company Headquarters round-the-clock. They ensure that all sites are scheduled and covered with qualified employees, problems with Security Officers are resolved, training and orientation assignments completed, and supervisory inspections conducted. The client project managers are on the same level, reporting directly to the assigned Patrol Commander and working in cooperation with the Watch Commanders.
Patrol Commanders
The Patrol Commanders are responsible for scheduling all Security Officers, taking into account business profiles of our clients. This is accomplished by using the Qualification/Requirement portion of Patrol Command Systems. This system allows Watch Commanders and Project Managers to call data up at any time for information on who is scheduled for what post and when. It also eliminates double scheduling and gives management control over individual work schedules, curtailing overtime. Most importantly, the system will only allow those individuals to be scheduled for a site who possess pre-determined qualifications.
We routinely issue each Security Officer a uniform
wardrobe and equipment that may consist of:
- a military service type hat, with visor (where required)
- shirts, short sleeve for summer, and long sleeve for winter
- company issued I.D. card
- belt, garrison w/brass buckle
- two black ties
- light weight jacket with patches
- winter jacket, reefer style, with patches
- bright yellow rain gear emblazoned with the security cover
- Security Officer’s Pocket Manual
- flashlight, with batteries and belt holder
- Security Officer insignias & shoulder patches
- pocket notebook
- radio case
- key strap with flap
- star badge
Security Officers are required to wear black leather tie shoes and black socks to complete the professional look of the uniform.
Special Request Uniforms
Special request uniforms shall be evaluated on a case to case basis and could influence
service rate or overall cost.
Uniforms are Inspected on Site
Post inspections by supervisors include a uniform inspection to ensure that Security Officers are in complete uniform and are neat in appearance. Personal hygiene, hair length, and style must be in keeping with Preferred Security Providers, Inc. regulations.
Any missing uniform articles are corrected immediately. Signs of uniform disrepair are reported to management and addressed prior to the next scheduled shift. It is recognized that the condition of the Security Officer’s uniform is an important factor in the Security Officer’s effectiveness.
Dress Blue
Commonly for gatehouse or climate
control buildings
To complete uniform, officers must
wear black slacks and black shoes.
Casual 3 Button Collar Polo
Designed for interior and exterior foot
patrol officers.
To complete uniform, officer must
wear khaki slacks and black shoes.
Event 3 Button Collar Polo
Designed for Events or all outdoor activities.
To complete uniform, officer must wear khaki shorts or slacks with black shoes and ball cap.
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