It is the right of every person regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals. All reported cases of hate crimes are fully investigated by the Sheriff's Department...

Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) is an entry level non-sworn training position. DST's are required to attend a paid 26 week P.O.S.T. Certified Sheriffs Training Academy, plus a 2-week training academy. In the Academy, DSTs will develop the minimum skills required for entry into a Law Enforcement career as a Deputy...

To ensure accountability and transparency with our community, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department provides detailed reports on any use of force involving unlawful assemblies, protests, or demonstrations. Under AB 48, which took effect on January 1, 2022, Penal Code 13652 was amended to limit the use of kinetic energy projectiles...

Reserve Deputy Testing Testing begins promptly at 6:00 a.m. Applicants are requested to arrive by 5:30 a.m. in appropriate physical training attire. Testing consists of a pre-screen, written exam, physical agility test, and an oral board interview. Testing takes several hours, please plan to be onsite all day. 2025 Testing...

Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan August 28-29, 2025 Pediatric Death Investigation Santa Ana 16 N/A September 29-October 10, 2025 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV October 27, 2025 Drowning Death Investigation Santa Ana 8 N/A November 4, 2025 Elder Abuse Santa Ana 8 IV December 2, 2025...