Body 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...

Body National Prescription Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM to 2 PM Did you know 60-70% of teens report their home medicine cabinet as their source for drugs? Please take this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medication. Don't let your medicine cabinet be...

Body Date Course Title Location Hours POST Plan May 27 – 29, 2026 Autopsy Technician Course Santa Ana 24 IV September 28 - October 9, 2026 Basic Death Investigation Santa Ana 80 IV

Body Salary Correctional Services Assistant Trainee: $23.79 - $30.21 hourly/$49,483.20 - $62,836.80 annually Correctional Services Assistant (Entry Level):$27.24 hourly/ $56,659.20 annually Correctional Services Assistant (Maximum): $36.47 hourly/$75,857.60 annually The Position Correctional Services Assistant Trainee This is a non-sworn trainee class. Incumbents attend a department mandated in-service training program to develop the...

Body The 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) is Orange County's state-of-the-art analog/digital trunked public safety radio communications system. This system provides radio communications services to city and County law enforcement, fire services, public works and lifeguard/marine safety departments in Orange County. The 800 MHz CCCS also allows for interoperability...

Body 2026 Citizens’ Academy The 2026 Citizens' Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on June 25, 2026 and ending on August 20, 2026. The application window is open until April 30, 2026. The application can be downloaded below. About the Citizens' Academy The Orange...

Body The Emergency Management Council and Operational Area Executive Board meet on a quarterly basis. These meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted below. Please contact us at OAAdmin@ocsheriff.gov if you would like additional information regarding the meetings or any of the agenda items to be translated. Upcoming...

Body Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 16, 2026.

Body Radio Dispatcher Trainee Salary Radio Dispatcher Trainee: $ 26.68 - $35.97 hourly/ $55,494.40-$74,817.60 annually Radio Dispatcher: $32.25-$43.48 hourly/ $67,080.00-$90,438.4 annually The Position Radio Dispatchers and 911 Call takers handle more than half a million phone calls from the community we serve every year, which includes 13 contract cities and the...