MICHAEL L SARGENT
San Diego
Summary
Security Supervisor with 5+ years of experience in high-volume hospital environments, specializing in emergency response, incident management, and team leadership. Proven ability to make rapid decisions in high-stress situations, enforce policies and applicable laws, and manage non-compliant individuals using de-escalation and physical intervention when necessary. Experienced in conducting investigations and completing detailed reports for administrative and legal documentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego
04.2026 - Current
- Recently hired to provide security services within a major healthcare system, supporting safety operations, access control, and emergency response.
- Completing required training in workplace violence prevention, emergency response, and security procedures.
Security Supervisor
Palomar Medical Center
Poway/Escondido
08.2021 - Current
- Supervise daily security operations for a high-volume medical facility, overseeing a team of 5–6 officers per shift and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and hospital policies.
- Respond to medical emergencies, disturbances, assaults, trespassing, and behavioral health incidents in a fast-paced environment requiring rapid decision-making.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, physical intervention to manage combative or non-compliant individuals while maintaining safety.
- Conduct preliminary investigations, gather witness statements, and document detailed incident reports for administrative and potential legal review.
- Enforce hospital policies and applicable laws, ensuring a secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
- Monitor CCTV systems and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity and respond immediately to potential threats.
- Conduct regular patrols of facility grounds to deter criminal activity and ensure safety compliance.
- Train and mentor new security personnel on emergency procedures, situational awareness, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Evaluate staff performance through routine observation and training exercises, identifying areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency responders when incidents require escalation.
Bank Protection Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided armed/unarmed security for banking facilities, ensuring protection of assets, employees, and customers.
- Conducted patrols and monitored premises to detect suspicious activity and prevent criminal incidents.
- Responded to alarms and coordinated with law enforcement during emergency situations.
- Enforced access control procedures, preventing unauthorized entry into restricted areas.
- Maintained detailed incident reports and documentation of all security-related events.
- Assisted in training new employees on security procedures and emergency response protocols.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
James Madison High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Security personnel training
- Patrol operations
- Daily incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Access control
- First aid and CPR certified
- Conflict de-escalation
Additional Information
Experience working rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays., Able to remain standing and patrol for extended periods., Trained in defensive tactics and situational awareness., Strong written and verbal communication skills., Experience handling confrontational individuals safely and professionally., Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Certification
AED/CPR Certification
Timeline
Security Officer
Sharp Healthcare
04.2026 - Current
Security Supervisor
Palomar Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Bank Protection Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
James Madison High School