The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) is designed and administered to investigate and suppress all violations of law relating to homicide, sex crimes, family violence, financial and cyber crimes. The bureau also includes the Computer Forensics Detail. CIB is comprised of sworn and professional staff who work cooperatively with county, state...

Application: Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position, as applications will be screened to identify the most qualified candidates. Interactive Computer 90-minute Exam (Refer/Non-Refer): The exam consists of job-related questions. This is a standardized exam...

The Professional Services Command includes five divisions that while varied in their individual operations, remain unified in their overarching mission: proficiency and expertise in the performance of duty. Whether securing Orange County’s courtrooms, training the next generation of peace officers, or ensuring our department stays on the leading edge of...

The Information Management Bureau consists of eight separate units: Central Warrant Repository (CWR) is a 24/7 operation, responsible for maintaining data in the Automated Warrant Service System (AWSS) for all active warrants issued by all Orange County Courts. CWR provides warrant related support to local/state/national law enforcement agencies, the Orange...

Guidelines for Making a California Public Records Act (CPRA) Request Reports and other documents requested without a subpoena, court order or specific statutory authority will be treated as a request made under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). Many of the Sheriff’s records may be exempt from disclosure under the...

Public visiting is limited to four (4) visits for each inmate each week. One visit per day, Friday - Monday. Members of the public wishing to visit an inmate must call and make an appointment at the facility the inmate is housed at currently. Select the jail facility below to...

The applicant shall not be required to pay for any training courses prior to the initial determination of whether the applicant is a disqualified person pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 26202. New applicants must complete a course no less than 16 hours to include at least...

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...