Edward Charles
Corona,CA
Summary
Dynamic security leader with extensive experience at Prime Healthcare, excelling in risk assessment and crisis management. Proven track record in enhancing safety protocols and compliance through effective incident documentation and conflict resolution. Adept at team leadership and client communication, ensuring a secure environment for all stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Healthcare Lead
Prime Healthcare – Chino Valley Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee safety and security operations for patients, staff, and visitors
- Managed incident documentation, reporting, and response to ensure compliance and readiness
- Conducted patrols, surveillance, and security rounds to maintain a safe environment
- Applied conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to effectively resolve conflicts and enhance safety
- Completed DSCI, DL, and AS training programs to enhance safety skills
- Achieved Healthcare Hazmat Certification to manage hazardous materials safely
Security Officer (Event Management)
UC Irvine – Orange County Museum of Art
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Led security operations for donor and fundraising events, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations
- Conducted regular patrols and monitored electronic surveillance to deter and address security threats
- Responded to incidents and enforced facility policies
- Documented incidents and prepared reports to support incident response and improve future safety protocols
Post Commander (Local 13 Longshoreman Union)
Centurion Private Security – Wilmington
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed security operations for multiple longshoreman dispatch sites
- Oversaw staffing for three daily shifts, ensuring adequate support for thousands of personnel
- Developed and implemented operational procedures and post orders
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated guards and supervisors
- Conducted hiring, scheduling, and workforce planning
- Maintained client relationships and facilitated business development initiatives
Post Commander
Allied Universal – Palm Desert
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Led security operations for high-end residential communities and healthcare sites
- Directed full security system rollouts, including access control, gates, and cameras, to improve overall site security
- Developed post orders, HOA policies, and operational procedures to enhance security protocols
- Coordinated staffing and scheduling with company dispatch to ensure adequate coverage across sites
- Led multiple sites Del Webb Rancho Mirage, Waterford Community, Kaiser, and JFK Hospital
Healthcare Security Officer
Allied Universal / Kaiser Permanente – Fontana
01.2024
- Provided comprehensive security services to ensure safety in hospital and clinic environments
- Utilized problem-solving skills to effectively resolve security concerns
- Finished Vistelar training to enhance conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Facilitated onboarding and training of new officers to enhance team readiness
- Cross-trained in all hospital post assignments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Security management
- Compliance management
- Risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Incident documentation
- Patrol and surveillance
- Team leadership
- Client communication
- Detail-oriented approach
- Adaptable to change
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- California Health, Accident, and Life License (Active: Aug 2023 – Aug 2027)
- BSIS Guard Card (Active: June 2023 – June 2027)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Hazmat Certification in Awareness and Operations - DOT OSHA March 2026
- Certified Strategic Sales Instructor – Miller Heiman Academy
EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Operations – Horton Automatics, Corpus Christi, Texas
- Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Fisher Scientific Hamilton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
- Vice President of Sales – Herman Miller, Inc. Chicago, Illinois
- Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Louisville, KY
- Senior Group Sales & Marketing Director – Aramark Cleanroom Group, Chicago, Illinois
Work history
01-2025
Timeline
Public Safety Healthcare Lead
Prime Healthcare – Chino Valley Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Security Officer (Event Management)
UC Irvine – Orange County Museum of Art
01.2024 - 01.2024
Healthcare Security Officer
Allied Universal / Kaiser Permanente – Fontana
01.2024
Post Commander (Local 13 Longshoreman Union)
Centurion Private Security – Wilmington
12.2019 - 01.2024
Post Commander
Allied Universal – Palm Desert
06.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing
California State University, Long Beach