MICHAEL BURCH
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Dedicated Security and Safety Professional with extensive experience in law enforcement, armed high-value transport, and technical asset integrity. Proven track record in threat assessment, incident prevention, and maintaining the safety of personnel and high-value assets in high-stakes environments. Skilled in verbal de-escalation, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Courier
Loomis
12.2023 - Current
- Armed Asset Protection: Responsible for the secure transport, pickup, and delivery of cash and high-value cargo while maintaining a high state of situational awareness and professional presence.
- Security Operations: Operate and maintain an armored vehicle, ensuring all security protocols, specialized alarm systems, and communication equipment are fully functional.
- Compliance & Documentation: Maintain rigorous chain-of-custody records for all assets and ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, and company safety regulations.
- Public Safety: Protect the public and team members during high-risk transitions between the armored vehicle and customer locations.
Manager
Colpaynecare LLC
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw daily facility operations, implementing safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all residents and staff.
- Managed client treatments and appointments while facilitating Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to ensure care and safety standards meet regulatory requirements.
Pipeline Integrity Consultant
Protect/Riccardelli Consulting Service
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Technical Safety Inspection: Conducted specialized safety inspections (MPI, UT, PAUT) to ensure the structural integrity of critical energy infrastructure.
- Risk Reporting: Provided real-time safety updates and technical data to customers regarding the condition of high-value industrial assets to prevent environmental hazards.
Compliance Officer
Sedona Oak Creek Airport Authority
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Executive Protection: Directly responsible for the physical security and protection of principals from identified threats.
- Security Analysis: Conducted property security audits and recommended technical upgrades to facility safety solutions and surveillance coverage.
- Conflict De-escalation: Utilized advanced verbal communication skills to diffuse aggressive or problematic individuals in high-traffic public settings.
- Incident Management: Reduced company liability through proactive hazard identification and detailed incident documentation.
Detention Officer
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
07.2008 - 09.2017
- Facility Security: Maintained the care, custody, and physical security of the facility, personnel, and inmates within a secure correctional environment.
- Criminal Prevention: Proactively identified and deterred criminal activity while enforcing strict departmental regulations and safety standards.
- Emergency Response: Responded to medical emergencies, fires, and volatile tactical situations calmly, quickly, and decisively.
- Tactical Operations: Operated emergency county vehicles and utilized physical restraint techniques when necessary to maintain order and safety.
Education
National Certification Prep Courses
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WAR2IN Pipeline Integrity Trade School
01.2019
Diploma - undefined
Seligman High School
01.2001
Skills
- Security: Armed Transport, Executive Protection, Physical Security, Threat Assessment, Surveillance
- Safety & Law Enforcement: Emergency Response, Conflict De-escalation, Restraint Techniques, Incident Reporting
- Compliance: Regulatory Enforcement, Asset Integrity, Liability Reduction, Chain-of-Custody
- Ethics and integrity
- Security protocols
- Incident documentation
Certification
- BSIS Armed Security Guard Card | Active | State of California
- BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit | Valid for Open Carry while on duty
- NDE Level I & II Courses | MT, PT, UTT, UTSW & PAUT
Timeline
Armed Courier
Loomis
12.2023 - Current
Manager
Colpaynecare LLC
12.2022 - 10.2023
Pipeline Integrity Consultant
Protect/Riccardelli Consulting Service
12.2019 - 11.2022
Compliance Officer
Sedona Oak Creek Airport Authority
09.2017 - 09.2018
Detention Officer
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
07.2008 - 09.2017
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WAR2IN Pipeline Integrity Trade School
Diploma - undefined
Seligman High School
National Certification Prep Courses