Protection Officer/Security Guard

TRVST Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking Protection Officers in Sarasota, Florida. This role involves ensuring safety and security at various facilities and events, requiring prior customer service experience. Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have outstanding communication skills. Join our team to grow your career in a dynamic environment working with dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, or at least 5 years of verifiable employment history.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to providing quality customer service.
• Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively at the client site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols of the facility on foot or in a vehicle.
• Monitor security systems and alarms.
• Report safety concerns and security breaches.
• Participate in industry‑specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best‑trained officers at their sites.
• Be aware of and familiar with the site‑specific operations performance manual and post orders.

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Customer service

Appearance

Crisis handling

Availability for third shift weekends

Work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years verifiable employment history

Job description

Hiring for numerous positions ranging from event post including (High Rise Condos to Spring Training Baseball) Both Part and Full-time positions. The candidate must be available to work an occasional 3rd shift/weekends and have prior customer service experience.

If you are in possession of a valid State of Florida D license and are presently available please email [e-mail] be sure to include a copy of your resume and a job application will be sent to you via email.

Protection Officers are the cornerstones at TRVST Security. Our officers allow us to accomplish our company's core purpose, which is To serve and secure the people and businesses of our community. They are responsible for the safety and security of the facilities they protect. Protection Officers perform many tasks throughout their shifts; these tasks may include patrolling the facility on foot or in a vehicle, working at the entrance to the facility and answering phones, greeting guests and employees and monitoring closed‑circuit television systems, alarms, and other very important facility systems.

Our Protection Officers act as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detect suspicious activities and watch for criminal acts or client rule infractions at or near assigned post that may be a threat to the property, clients, guests or employees at the site or event. Essential Functions: Protection Officers may be asked to perform many essential functions at the facility or event where they work at, although not an exhaustive list, these are a few of them: Officers ensure the facility is provided with high‑quality security services to protect people and property. Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client employees and guests. Greet guests and employees in a cheerful and welcoming manner. Answers questions and assists guests and employees. Remains flexible to the ever‑changing environment; adapts well to different situations. Patrolling the facility on foot or in a vehicle. Answering phones, greeting guests and employees Monitoring closed circuit television systems and alarms.

Additional Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Officers report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately.
• Fully embrace security/safety training programs to enhance their ability to advance in their careers.
• Participate in industry‑specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best‑trained officers at their sites.
• Be aware of and familiar with the site‑specific operations performance manual and post orders.

Qualifications

• Qualifications Previous contract security, military or law enforcement experience is beneficial but not required.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment with the ability to work independently.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, or at least 5 years of verifiable employment history.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to providing quality customer service.
• Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively at the client site.

TRVST Security is known as the most responsive security services provider and it is our people that differentiate TRVST Security. Our focus on learning and development and our leadership culture helps our employees grow personally and professionally. We are looking forward to meeting you and to working together to continue to grow our Agency and meet and exceed your personal career goals and expectations. Please contact us TODAY to begin your journey with TRVST...