Nick Scott
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Accomplished security professional with 7 years of experience specializing in healthcare security, executive protection, and crisis management within high-risk environments. Proven track record of safeguarding hospitals, high-net-worth individuals, and residential estates, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, visitors, and principals through proactive risk mitigation and rapid emergency response. Experienced in identifying security vulnerabilities, conducting residential security operations, and de-escalating volatile situations, including interactions with combative individuals, while maintaining a high level of discretion and situational awareness in both covert and overt (CCW / Uniformed Exposed work) roles. Demonstrated leadership overseeing teams of up to 50 officers across multiple locations, including three hospitals and more than 10 off-site medical facilities, with responsibility for training, scheduling, and operational oversight. Certified in AVADE WPV, pepper spray, handcuffing, and firearm safety, with hands-on experience delivering workplace violence prevention and security training to both healthcare and security personnel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Multiple Training Facilities
08.2022 - Current
- Functioning as RSO for BSIS Courses (Led by a POST / BSIS Instructor)
- Delivered structured firearms training focused on safe handling, marksmanship fundamentals, and responsible firearm ownership.
- Educated students on firearm safety protocols, range procedures, and legal considerations, ensuring a strong foundation in safe and effective weapon use.
- Assessed student skill levels and adapted instruction to meet individual learning needs, improving confidence, accuracy, and overall competency.
- Promoted a safety-first environment while reinforcing proper techniques, situational awareness, and disciplined firearm handling practices.
Executive Protection Specialist
Contractor
08.2021 - Current
- Provided close protection for high-net-worth individuals across residential, corporate, and public settings, ensuring safety through proactive risk assessment and strategic security planning.
- Performed comprehensive advance operations, including site surveys, route analysis, and threat assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks prior to movements and events.
- Maintained continuous situational awareness, adjusting security posture in real time based on environmental conditions, threat intelligence, and client activity.
Implemented and upheld security protocols for residences, workplaces, and travel, maintaining layered protection and strict access control. - Coordinated with law enforcement, private security teams, and key stakeholders to support seamless operations and ensure rapid, effective response capabilities.
- Operated in both covert (CCW) and overt security roles, maintaining a professional presence while prioritizing discretion and client comfort.
- Safeguarded sensitive information and upheld strict confidentiality while working with high-profile clients in private and high-visibility environments.
Security Officer II
Sutter Health
Novato, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Provides a secure and safe environment that allows patients, visitors, physicians, personnel and volunteers to deliver or receive quality services with minimal threats against their personal well-being and property.
- Patrolling and monitoring facility premises, observing and reporting suspicious and unauthorized activities and unsafe conditions.
- Access control, control of keys and emergency response and notification.
- Renders assistance and security related services to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors, including monitoring and restraining violent patients.
- Investigates and documents incidents relative to the facility and provides necessary liaison between staff and local law enforcement agencies.
Operations Supervisor (Armed)
Armorous
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversee the daily operations workflow during assigned shift including scheduling, policy implementation, and employee support.
- Manage employee progressive discipline as needed and in accordance with company policy.
- Train employees at any new site they are assigned to.
- Provide constructive and congratulatory feedback in a timely manner.
- Monitoring sites and officers from Santa Rosa to San Jose.
Area Security Supervisor
Allied Universal (Providence - Sonoma County)
Santa Rosa, CA
11.2019 - 09.2024
- Managing Approximately 50+ Security Officers across three hospitals and multiple off-sites) Supervise and coordinate the delivery of quality services, serve as a liaison between the client and the Area Security Director.
- Scheduling
- Communication with hospital leaders
- Interviewing
- Payroll
- Coaching, recognition, and discipline
Education
High School Diploma -
Piner High School
Santa Rosa, CA 07.2013 - 07.2017
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency management
- Organizational skills
- Safety plans
- Active listening
- Operations management
- Payroll management
- Communication skills
- Supervising experience
- Healthcare Security
- Security Management
- Leadership
- Incident Response
- Risk management
Certification
- Guard Card
- Exposed Firearms Permit (9mm, 40Cal.)
- CCW (CA)
- Proprietary Security Officer (PSO)
- AXON Taser Certification
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- Driver's License
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Security Officer II
Sutter Health
06.2025 - Current
Operations Supervisor (Armed)
Armorous
09.2024 - 02.2025
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Multiple Training Facilities
08.2022 - Current
Executive Protection Specialist
Contractor
08.2021 - Current
Area Security Supervisor
Allied Universal (Providence - Sonoma County)
11.2019 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Piner High School
07.2013 - 07.2017