John Mendonca Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Highly technical and proficient RPSS operating independently throughout NM, TX, OK, AR, LA, and MS as an integral team member located in the Irving, TX. A true practitioner dedicated to TSA Core Values of Integrity, Respect, and Commitment. Professionally applies 21 years of expert experience/technical knowledge of PhySec disciplines in multiple settings, to include tapping into vast experience in U.S. Navy Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, Intelligence, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) programs.As a Regional Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level I & II and Technical Monitor he is responsible for full contract procurement, implementing directives, project management. Applies expert technical experience from planning and conception to finial inspection and acceptance. Responsible for drafting complex GSA and agency specific Statements of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statements (PWS) to include: Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Floor plans with complete integrated security systems including: complete Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, standalone and Enterprise electronic Physical Access Control Systems (ePACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and high security lock hardware.Authors and conducts PHYSEC Surveys and Risk Assessments (RA) of TSA Leased facilities in accordance with DHS, Interagency Security Committee (ISC) standards. ISC RA uses a defense in-depth methodology of comprehensive, holistic, and integrated approach to identifying vulnerabilities to determine the Federal Security Level (FSL) rating in accordance with the DHS ISC standards. The product produced is a multifaceted and integrated threat assessment with in-depth analysis of security threats and deficiencies are completed to formulate recommendations, mitigations, or countermeasures in accordance with DHS ISC Standards at facilities throughout the region. These implementations csn be immediate and or for future PHYSEC analog and electronic countermeasures.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

The first civilian Physical Security (PhySec) Specialist for the Police Service/Support section of the New Mexico Veteran Affairs, Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) consisting of a 88 acre Main Facility located in Albuquerque, NM. 8 Community Based Outpatient Clinics, 4 Contract Community Based Outpatient Clinics, 4 Veteran Readjustment Counseling Centers, and 2 National Cemeteries. The position is encompasses being the Program Manager for the NMVAHCS PhySec program, professionally conducts and authors PhySec surveys, vulnerability assessments, and inspections. Additionally, the position provides and promotes not only PhySec, but also Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Operational Security (OPSEC), Industrial Security, Joint Commission, VA Central Office (VACO), and VA Office of Security Operations and Law Enforcement (OS&LE) policy compliance and crime prevention to over 57, 000 patients, visitors and over 3,500 staff and protection of billions of dollars of personal and government property/equipment. Professional Program Manager for facilities Duress/Panic alarm system, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Electronic Physical Access Control System (PACS), and Video Assessment and Surveillance System (VASS).Vital member of the following multi-discipline committees/teams providing 100% oversight during weekly and monthly inspections ensuring facility is meeting Joint Commission and VACO compliance of PHYSEC, OPSEC, PERSEC, INFOSEC, and Industrial Security programs:Code Blue Committee; Environment of Care (EOC) team; Veterinarian Medical Unit (VMU) Safety Security Research Committee (SSRC).Construction Safety Committee (CSC), Construction Project Activation Committee, and Construction Technical Evaluation Team member with 15 commercial and internal construction projects in the planning, and active building stages.Contracting Official Representative and Technical Evaluation Specialist for Industrial Security systems contracts/projects.

Houston, Texas

Seeking employment in physical security field and or law enforcement.

Portsmouth, Va

- Managing department with four divisions of military personnel consisting of 52 personnel who provide Emergency Management and contingency operations, Physical Security, Pass and Identification, and 24 hour Security Communications Center (SCC); supporting 5,000 military and civilian staff who provide healthcare services to 118,000 brave men and women of all our armed forces, their dependents and retirees. We are the “First and Finest” in Navy medicine.- Streamlined and implemented new polices, standard operating procedures, reporting and communication processes, training techniques and tactics which earned this high-quality state-of-the-art facility the accolade of “Center of Excellence” by the 2015 Joint Commission and Inspector General visit that applied the highest standards of performance.- Manages, implements, and directs the Physical Security programs in the protection of sensitive materials or process against criminal, Anti-terrorism, and/or hostile activities. Responsible for inspecting, assessing and conducting physical security surveys, developing comprehensive narrative reports, recommending and developing policies, preparing planning documents, and conducting Risk Assessments (RA), Vulnerability Assessments (VA), Threat Assessments (TA), Criticality Assessments (CA) and develop Threat Matrix, Unit Deficiency Reports and prepare waivers and exceptions, when required.- Provides technical expertise in initiating and leading projects involving the study and analysis of the installation Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Automated Entry Control Systems (AECS), Intruder Detection Systems (IDS), Security Locks, Security Lighting, and planning for the appropriate application for resource to ensure equipment is operational and integrated. Independently analyzing and resolving broad and complex security problems on Military Construction (MILCON) projects ensuring antiterrorism requirement are met in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

Naples, Italy

- Managed and personally streamlined the dynamic team efforts of 2 civilians and 2 military personnel who performed the following Antiterrorism and Force Protection assessments supporting Commander Naval Forces Europe, National Security objectives:- Assessments of Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence site and support facilities; High Value Assessments; Port Assessments; Airfield Assessments; Hotel Assessments; Chief of Naval Operations Integrated Vulnerability Assessments; Force Protection Detachment Interoperability Program; Inspector General Inspections, Sensitive Compartment Inspections, Commander Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy. - Administered and implemented safeguards and defensive measures to combat threats.- Planned and negotiated multiple million dollar physical security and industrial security projects while liaisons with appropriate public works and contract service agencies. Established goals and priorities for current and future projects and ensured that contracts were in line with the commander’s directives and while reviewing and approving all scheduled reports to ensure they were submitted in a timely matter. - Developed and implemented new physical security policies and procedures while leveraging technologies, ensuring compliance and effectiveness of access control, operating policies and techniques employed to protect classified facilities. - Conducted quality assurance and reviewing of personnel, equipment, and material requirements and forecasts future requirements; to include development of million dollar operating budgets and monitored expenditures.

Manama, Bahrain

Program Management - Operations Department Chief:- Led and managed Operations Department for five months, providing 24 hour Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4-I), and logistical support for over 204 Embarked Security Team (EST) members on 17 different government owned and chartered vessels under Military Sealift Command (MSC) control operating throughout the 5th Fleet Area Of Responsibility (AOR) Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea. Tactical Team Leadership In High Stress Conditions: - Antiterrorism Watch Officer for five months, leading three 11 men Antiterrorism EST, providing 360 degree point Force Protection and Anti-piracy on Government Owned and Contracted vessels under MSC control operating in the terrorist laden waters of Arabian Gulf, Straits of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, and pirate waters of the Northern Arabian Sea. Accountability & Reliability: - Detachment Weapons Officer for two months, led and managed Weapons Department through a change of command audit achieving and maintaining 100 percent accountability for over $3 million in small arms and crew serve weapons, ammunition, optical enhancing equipment, and non-lethal visual and audio warning systems.

El Paso Intelligence Center

Program Management: - Managed and led Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Analytical Counterterrorism Unit at El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) for four years, which probed and vetted over 10,000 civil service and contract personnel who embarked on U.S. and foreign flagged chartered vessels supporting Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. These background checks resulted in identification of over 100 Fugitives and 500 Felons. Oral Communication Ability: - Protocol officer, maintained outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to a diverse group of individuals, conducting briefs to multiple Cabinet, Senior Executive Service, and Flag level personnel on current operations, case loads, and future planning.Innovative and Hard Charging: - Spear headed program to vet over 500 foreign nationals for Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) at Commander Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba who could have potential access to detainees, insuring all antiterrorism and force protection requirements were met accurately.

Yokosuka, Japan

Senior Management: - Led 60 Naval Security Force personnel and 30 Military Local Contract Guards in providing unsurpassed Antiterrorism/Force Protection and Law Enforcement for over 24,000 on-board the Navy's largest overseas installation, including the Commander Seventh Fleet's 11 Forward Deployed Naval Forces ships, two outlying housing complexes, an ammunition depot and three petroleum sites. - Planned and executed multiple zero mishap open base events design to foster community relations between the host nation and the military community. Allowing over 20,000 visitors per event to access the base safely to participate in base wide entertainment and activities.

Yokosuka, Japan

Mid Level Management:- Supervised 8 plumbers, carpenters and welders in the performance of shipfitting, non-structural and structural welding, brazing on low and welding of high pressure piping systems.- Submitted design inputs for ship configuration changes to allow forward and aft sewage collection tanks to be cross connected as well as a design upgrade to the motors and pumping systems. This project was approved during my tenure and installed after my transferred. This project improved ships transit capabilities during restricted maneuvering threw littoral water ways by 50%.- Entrusted with supply acquisitions and stocking of controlled metal stock and piping with a budget of over $50 k. Team Work:- Volunteered to serve as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) board member representing engineering in the areas of shipfitting, hull structure and fire fighting.

Naples, Italy

Mid Level Management:- In charge of multi-national North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) vehicle dispatch center providing first class transportation support for over 200 NATO war time conferences, exercises, and distinguished visitors annually.- Fluent in regulations to motor vehicle use; scrutinized all transportation requests to ensure validity, priority, and efficient use of restricted fleet resulting in zero discrepancies during Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe inspection. - Entrusted by leadership to make difficult, accurate decisions in a high visible environment of senior officers; enforces regulations, regardless of rank. - Coordinated the movement of over 130,000 lbs of cargo in support of Kosovo Operation Eagle Eye.