Mike Melander

Operations and public safety leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning law enforcement, government administration, security, construction support, commercial services, public works, and military operations. Experienced in supervising cross-functional teams, administering budgets and resources, directing investigations, coordinating facilities and fleet operations, and implementing policies and compliance controls. Brings a combination of field leadership, administrative oversight, contractor management, and service-delivery experience.

Sergeant at La Paz County Sheriff’s Office (2023-10 – Present)

• Supervise Finance, Records, Front Office, and Evidence functions and coordinate administrative workflows.
• Conduct employee background investigations, internal affairs investigations, and policy compliance reviews.
• Manage fleet, technology, facility, and operational improvement projects.
• Oversee adherence to ACJIS/NCIC requirements and controls for criminal history access.

Service Manager at Firestone Complete Auto Care (2022-01 – 2023-10)

• Managed daily service operations, employee scheduling, parts procurement, and customer relations.
• Supervised technicians and monitored productivity, quality, and workplace safety.
• Reviewed operating metrics and implemented service process improvements.
• Managed commercial and fleet customer accounts.

Territory Manager at Backyard Products LLC (2020-02 – 2022-01)

• Directed territory subcontractor installation, repair, and customer service activities.
• Coordinated schedules, inventory, vendors, and logistics.
• Supported retail partner programs for Lowe’s and Home Depot while maintaining quality standards.

Project Resources Manager at San Juan Construction (2019-01 – 2019-10)

• Directed fleet, warehousing, waste management, maintenance, and logistics support for construction operations.
• Managed staffing, employee performance, budgets, safety compliance, and project resource allocation.

Superintendent, Public Works at DynCorp International / IAP Worldwide Services (2018-02 – 2018-11)

• Managed roads and grounds maintenance, landfill operations, custodial services, and related public works functions.
• Led workforce planning, employee performance management, and operational reporting.

Superintendent, Public Works at Chugach Government Solutions (2016-01 – 2018-01)

• Directed public works and support service operations.
• Managed staffing, budgets, safety compliance, and customer service programs.

Lieutenant / Sergeant at Alutiiq, LLC (2012-10 – 2015-12)

• Supervised security personnel and access-control operations on Kwajalein Atoll.

Police Detective at Salt River Police Department (2005-02 – 2011-12)

• Conducted criminal investigations, interviews, evidence collection, case management, and documentation.

Police Officer at Quartzsite Police Department (2002-09 – 2005-02)

• Performed patrol, investigations, community policing, and public safety functions.

Sergeant (E-5) at United States Army

Assignments included Brigade Operations Center Sergeant, M1A1 Abrams Tank Crewman, and AH-64 Apache Helicopter Mechanic.