Body Transit Operations serves our community by land, sea and air. Airport Police Services The Sheriff’s Department provides a multidisciplinary policing strategy for John Wayne Airport that includes security enhancements, proactive explosive and narcotics searches, dignitary protection and high-visibility patrols. We also place a great emphasis on connecting with our community...

Body Special Operations is comprised of three separate bureaus: Special Enforcement Bureau (SWAT section/Hazardous Devices Unit/Tactical Arrest Team/Crisis Negotiators Team/Canine Services/Grants) Mutual-Aid Bureau Air Support Bureau In the event of an incident or disaster, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will provide much of the first response. It is crucial...

Body Captain Matthew Stafford serves as Chief of Police Services for the city of Stanton. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has provided law enforcement services for Stanton since February of 1988 when the city Police Department and Sheriff’s Department merged. Stanton Police Services includes five sergeants, twenty patrol deputies, one motor...

Body Captain Naomi Hernandez serves as the Chief of Police Services for South Patrol. South Patrol provides law enforcement services to the 80,000 residents of the South County unincorporated areas of Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Wagon Wheel, Rancho Mission Viejo and the rural neighborhoods located in the Rose...

Body Captain Ryan Anderson serves as Chief of Police Services for the city of Laguna Woods. Since July 1, 1999, the Sheriff’s Department has provided contracted law enforcement services for the city of Laguna Woods which has one of the lowest crime rates of any city in Orange County. The Laguna...

Body MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (March 9, 2026): Captain Jonathan Larson has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Mission Viejo. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 20. “Bringing my experience to this team is both an honor and a responsibility that I take seriously,”...

Body SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Ca. (March 9, 2026): Captain Terrance Burton has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of San Juan Capistrano. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 20. “I’m deeply honored to serve this community and to lead the dedicated personnel who are...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body Six Points For Kids (SPFK) is an employee-driven program of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). SPFK was conceived and started by front-line deputies to give back to children and teens in our local community. The goal of SPFK is to equip kids for success. It achieves its mission by...