Direct Protective Services

08/01/2026

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We're building something different. A place dedicated to raising the standard of training for private security professionals. I'm excited about what's taking shape and can't wait to share more in the coming weeks. The Direct Protective Institute of Training is coming soon. Stay tuned.

07/15/2026

From starting at DPS at just 18 years old to leading operations across multiple states, Zac’s career is a great example of growth from within. Thank you for your dedication and leadership, Zac! 👏

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the American spirit. From all of us at DPS, we wish you a safe, joyful holiday filled with family, friends, and fireworks. Here’s to celebrating our nation’s past and looking forward to its future. ❤️🤍

06/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jade Terbush as the new Chief Operations Officer at Direct Protective Services.
With nearly 15 years of experience in law enforcement and security, Jade brings proven leadership, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to service. We are excited to have him on the DPS leadership team as we continue to grow and serve our clients and communities.
Welcome to the team, Jade!

05/25/2026

Today we remember the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

From all of us at Direct Protective Services, we honor your courage, sacrifice, and service this Memorial Day.

04/05/2026

02/27/2026

Preparation is not optional — it’s essential.

At Direct Protective Services, we help organizations proactively address risk through Active Shooter Prevention & Preparedness training, security assessments, emergency operations planning, and scenario-based exercises.

When seconds matter, preparation makes the difference.

🛡️ Prepare with Purpose. Respond with Confidence.
📞 (405) 249-4181
🌐 www.directprotective.com

02/23/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring at Direct Protective Services! 🚨
Join a team committed to safety, professionalism, and excellence. We’re currently looking for dependable, motivated individuals for the following positions:
🔹 Overnight Unarmed Security Officer
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Retail | Full-Time)
🔹 Evening Unarmed Security Officer
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Hospital Setting | 1 Part-Time & 1 Full-Time)
🔹 Armored Transport & ATM Technician
(Full-Time)
💼 We will certify all unarmed security applicants — no prior certification required!
🚗 Armored transport applicants must already have CLEET Phase IV.
If you’re ready to build a career in security with a trusted company, apply today:
👉 https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/78bd8aaf-58a7-4ad8-b0d6-9b908640f01b/Direct-Protective-Services
Tag someone who may be interested!

01/26/2026

🚨 New Training Offering: Bank Robbery Preparedness & Response 🚨

🛡️ Protect Your People. Reinforce Your Procedures. Build Confidence Under Stress.

Financial institutions operate in an evolving risk environment where robbery events and violent threats directly impact employee safety, operational continuity, and regulatory scrutiny.

Leveraging our team’s real-world law enforcement and financial security experience, Direct Protective Services partners with leadership teams to design and deliver practical, defensible, and industry-aligned bank robbery training.

What sets our training apart:
✅ Review and refinement of existing robbery procedures
✅ On-site training conducted in your actual branch environment
✅ Scenario-based exercises that build decision-making under stress
✅ Leadership visibility and after-action feedback with clear recommendations

Employees don’t rise to the occasion — they fall back on their training. Our approach strengthens confidence, compliance, and readiness before an incident occurs.

📩 To connect with our training team, email [email protected] or message us on LinkedIn.

01/14/2026

Is your security team prepared?
Scenario-based training is one of the most effective ways to increase confidence, sharpen decision-making, and ensure teams can perform under stress when critical moments matter most. Training in realistic conditions reveals gaps, reinforces strengths, and builds trust in both personnel and response plans.
Emergencies rarely come with warning—and plans that look good on paper don’t always hold up under pressure.
DPS offers on-site, scenario-based training designed to realistically test:
• Emergency Operations Plans
• Real-time security team response
• Command, control, and recovery processes
Beyond running scenarios, DPS emphasizes learning from them. Each training includes a detailed After-Action Report to help leadership:
• Evaluate individual and team performance
• Identify strengths, gaps, and decision-making challenges
• Make informed, data-driven improvements to response plans
With experience across educational institutions, houses of worship, private businesses, and financial services organizations, DPS understands that every environment comes with unique risks and operational challenges.
If confidence in your people, plans, and procedures matters, DPS can bring advanced training directly to your location.
To connect with the training team, email [email protected]