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SAPD Recruitment

Police Officer Recruit

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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

Full-time
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

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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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Officer Nancy Lopez guides 5-year-old Victoria Ruvalcaba as she feels her way around a motorcycle on display during Santa Ana Police Department’s National Night Out. Photo by Steven Georges/Behind the Badge

Santa Ana thrills community with National Night Out event

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By Behind the Badge staff on News & Features

The Santa Ana community and Santa Ana Police Department celebrated National Night Out together on Aug. 1 in the spirit of fun, education and collaboration. The event at Rosita Park in the city’s Riverview West neighborhood brought out hundreds of residents and several dozen officers for an enjoyable evening of demonstrations, music, food, games, bounce houses, and vendor booths. Public agencies like the Santa Ana Library and OCTA were also on hand to answer questions, as were sponsors including Target, Angels baseball, and the Girl Scouts. National Night Out takes place annually on the first Tuesday in August. The event’s…

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