Jeff Haidet — President & Owner

On April 17th, 2005, Jeff Haidet, Owner and President, acquired Dehart Guard & Patrol Services, Inc.  Jeff had a strong desire to create a security company different from those typically found in the security industry and built a philosophy on two primary concepts:  Provide “outstanding service” and become the “employer of choice” among security professionals.  To help solidify this goal, Mr. Haidet changed the company name to ALERT Protective Services on May 1, 2006.  The name change reflects an overall philosophical change in the operation and direction of the company.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.  He has been in the security industry for over 22 years and most recently served as Area Vice President for Securitas USA, the world’s largest security company.

Jeff has   extensive  experience in providing global security solutions to Fortune 500 companies, including executive protection, risk management & assessment, investigations and security officer services. During his tenure, Mr. Haidet coordinated contract security services to clients throughout Florida prior to, and in the aftermath of Hurricanes Charlie, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne in 2004. With a background in both operations and sales, Jeff’s goal is to leverage his extensive experience and become the security “provider of choice” in the Southwest Florida area as well as “employer of choice” for security professionals.  

Mr. Haidet is an active member of ASIS International , the Florida Association of Security Companies (FASCO) and Gold Sponsor of CAI (Community Associations Institute) – West Florida Chapter, and is the current Vice President of the Horizons West Home Owner’s Association, on Siesta Key.