John Mendenhall
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Highly capable Campus Safety Officer with strong knowledge and expertise in the security services field. Excellent security management and communications skills leading to mutually beneficial relationships with campus management, students and surrounding community. Seeking an opportunity to grow as a leader and supervisor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Safety Officer
College of the Canyons
11.2022 - Current
- Patrol campus buildings and parking lots, investigates and prepares written reports, guards property against theft, fire, and illegal entry.
Nightlife Security Manager
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervises contract security personnel, investigate and prepares written reports, guards property against illegal entry, theft, and fire, monitors CCTV system, and supervises in-house employee investigations.
Police Officer
City of Palos Verdes Estates
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Patrol city via marked police vehicle, investigate a variety of crimes, arrest violators, issue citations, complete criminal reports, and book evidence.
Senior Deputy Sheriff
County of Los Angeles
06.2013 - 11.2019
- Supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel in a custody setting, supervise criminal and non-criminal investigations, conduct in-house training/briefings, and patrol jail grounds.
Public Safety Dispatcher
Cuesta College
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for service, prepare citations for court, sell parking permits, monitor outside emergency radio traffic.
Public Safety Officer
Cuesta College
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Issue parking citations, patrol campus buildings and parking lots, investigates and prepares written reports, protects campus from fire, illegal entry, and theft.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Management
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2025
Valley Guard Training
10.2025
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
01.2021
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
01.2021
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
01.2019
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
01.2018
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
01.2017
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
01.2014
Allan Hancock College
01.2010
AA - General Studies
Cuesta College
01.2007
Skills
- School Safety
- Battery Jumping
- School Policies
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Liaison Skills
- Law Enforcement Procedures
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Building Security Proficiency
- Team Oversight
- Staff Development
- Staff Monitoring
Timeline
Campus Safety Officer
College of the Canyons
11.2022 - Current
Nightlife Security Manager
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
10.2021 - 10.2022
Police Officer
City of Palos Verdes Estates
05.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Deputy Sheriff
County of Los Angeles
06.2013 - 11.2019
Public Safety Dispatcher
Cuesta College
08.2010 - 06.2013
Public Safety Officer
Cuesta College
05.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency Management
University of Nebraska Omaha
Valley Guard Training
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Allan Hancock College
AA - General Studies
Cuesta College