Mel’s Law Enforcement History
I have been employed in Law Enforcement and Private Security for over 40 years. I have listed my experience, including Law Enforcement, Auxiliary, Reserve, and Special Police, and Private Security & Security Instruction, since 1957.
Auxiliary Police, Portland Police Bureau, Portland, OR: August 57 – June 60: Held ranks of Patrolman, Sergeant, Lieutenant. (West Side District).
Federal Guard/Officer, Veterans Adm. Medical Facility Portland, OR: August 57 – June 60
Military Police, 29 Palms USMC Base, CA; Criminal Investigator & Accident Claims Investigator, Camp Pendleton USMC Base, CA: December 61 – March 64: Rank at Honorable Discharge, Corporal
Guard Captain & Investigator, Burns International Detective Agency, (American Banking Assoc) Portland, OR office: June 64 – August 67
Licensed Special Police Officer, Portland, OR: Merchant patrols & Special assignments: April 65 – July 70
Auxiliary Police, Portland Police Bureau, Portland, OR: June 64 – August 67: Held Ranks, Patrolman, Sergeant.
Owner, Jasmins Security & Merchant Patrol, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, Offices in Milwaukie: 61 employees, used in Night Clubs, Merchant & Private homes patrol.
University of Oregon State Peace Officer, assigned to Job Corps site, Astoria, OR: October 71 – May 74 Ranks held, Patrolman, Senior Officer: Patrolled Federal, State, County & Private Properties.
City Police Officer, City of Astoria, OR: May 74 – May 87: Held ratings as Patrolman, Senior Officer, Crime Prevention, Youth Services, Property Officer.
Police Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Roseburg , OR Medical Facility & area: May 74 – September 90 – Rank held, 1 & 2 / GS-5-6
Owner, Mel Jasmin & Associates: October 94 – Set 2017 providing special individual private security and State Certified Unarmed Private Security Instruction, (meljasmintraining.com). (Rates & Training info given)
Temporary Jail Officer, Clatsop County Sheriff’s Department, Astoria, OR: During 98 (part time position)
Certifide Oregon State Mediator (Court/Civil), Washington and Clatsop Counties. (95-2007). Certified Oregon Ombudsman – assigned Astoria/Warrenton area. (2004 -2009