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Police Officer Recruit

Full-time
Police Recruits are non-sworn (civilian) employees who attend a police academy to prepare for a career in law enforcement.

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Police Officer Lateral Transfer

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Trained and experienced police professionals who can assume the full range of policing duties after a brief orientation.

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Police Officer Academy Graduate

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Following a Field Training Officer Program, graduates assume the full range of professional law enforcement duties.

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Police Cadet

Part-time
This program is designed to be a constructive gateway to a career in law enforcement and designed for applicants who are between the ages of 18-25.

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Correctional Officer

Full-time
Under general supervision, performs functions related to the incarceration and care of inmates during a shift.

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Police Services Dispatcher

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Under general supervision on an assigned shift, receives calls for service and dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment utilizing computer aided dispatch, telephone and/or radio communications equipment.

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Santa Ana Police Department recruit Victor Rodriguez, left, gets restraining tips from Santa Ana Police Cpl. Zachary Jezulin, one of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Regional Training Academy Arrest Control Techniques Staff, during a training exercise. Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge

Jiu-jitsu enthusiast finds career, advancement opportunity at Santa Ana PD

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By Lou Ponsi on News & Features, Recruitment

Zachary Jezulin was destined for a career in law enforcement. His brother, Nick, is a detective with the Westminster Police Department and his father, Michael, served with the Torrance Police Department for 30 years, retiring as a lieutenant. In choosing his agency, Jezulin wanted to be active, combat crime, and make a difference in the community on a grassroots level. He also wanted to navigate his own journey. “I knew already that I wanted to be a police officer,” Jezulin said. “And when it came to choosing, I wanted to make my own path rather than being a shadow at…

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