SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sept. 11, 2020): In January 2020, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department identified a potential discrepancy with military orders submitted by a Deputy Sheriff. After this discovery, the Sheriff directed a review of all orders submitted by United States Armed Forces reservists. Several employees were believed to have...
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...
STANTON, Calif. (May 10, 2019)- The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation Monday, May 13, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. View PDF
Residents in Orange County Sheriff’s Department contract cities and unincorporated areas will be able to better track public safety issues in their neighborhoods with a recently launched software program that allows them to monitor and analyze criminal activity in their area. In an effort to bolster community awareness and crime...
SAN CLEMENTE, Ca. (May 8, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Tuesday, May 12, looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF
DANA POINT, Ca. (July 10, 2020) – Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. View PDF
Age: Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the written exam. Education: Must have a U.S. High School Diploma –OR- U.S. General Education Development Credential (GED) –OR- A California High School Proficiency Certificate –OR- Have attained a two-year or four-year degree from a U.S. accredited...
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (March 25, 2019) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Division will launch a special enforcement effort on Wednesday, March 27, to target distracted driving in the city of San Juan Capistrano. View PDF
The Professional Services Responder (PSR) Program supplements traditional Reserve programs with non-sworn volunteers. PSRs provide administrative and leadership support in the areas of emerging technologies, communications, web design, graphic arts, legal and accounting services, and emergency response resources. For more information, call the Reserve Office: 714-566-2711 .
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (Aug. 5, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have extra deputies out on patrol Saturday, Aug. 8, in the city of San Juan Capistrano looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes. View PDF