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Orange County

Orange County's three million residents enjoy a nearly perfect climate in which parks and beaches provide abundant opportunities for outdoor activities. Orange County is the home of exciting professional sports, a wide range of tourist attractions and quality venues for visual and performing arts. Orange County boasts a thriving business economy and a well-educated work force.

The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.
 

​Mission Statement

Making Orange County a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work, and play, today and for generations to come, by providing outstanding, cost-effective regional public services.​

Vision Statement for Business Values

We strive to be a high quality model governmental agency that delivers services to the community in ways that demonstrate:

  • Excellence – Provide responsive and timely services
  • Leadership – Leverage available resources as we partner with regional businesses and other governmental entities
  • Stewardship – Seek cost-effective and efficient methods
  • Innovation – Use leading-edge innovative technology

Vision Statement for Cultural Values

We commit to creating a positive, service-oriented culture which:

  • Attracts and retains the best and the brightest
  • Fosters a spirit of collaborations and partnership internally and externally
  • Supports creativity, innovation, and responsiveness
  • Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude in accomplishing timely results
  • Creates a fun, fulfilling and rewarding working environment
  • Models the following core values in everything we do:
    • Respect
    • Integrity
    • Caring
    • Trust
    • Excellence

Download our Mission and Values.

 

Martin Rivera

 

Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Community Services Officer Orange County
$58,115 - $78,291 yearly
Orange County CA
SHERIFF'S COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:   Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase   Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.   RECRUITMENT INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment.   THE DEPARTMENT The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department is a large, multi-faceted law enforcement agency served by approximately 3,800 sworn and professional staff members and over 800 reserve personnel....
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Communications Technician II (Technical Services Unit)
$71,739 yearly
Orange County CA
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN II (Technical Services Unit)   In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase   Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.      This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis for a minimum of five (5) business days, until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.   RECRUITMENT / POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to a fill vacancy in this class until the next recruitment. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications. THE DIVISION   The...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I Orange County
$59,612 yearly
Orange County CA
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC   This recruitment will establish an  open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I positions.   PROBATION The  Orange County Probation Department  assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of three bureaus – Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations, and Administrative Services – serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing offenders, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles and assisting victims. THE OPPORTUNITY The Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I is an entry level class in the Deputy Probation Correctional Officer series formerly titled Deputy...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Sr. Communications Technician Orange County
$75,712 yearly
Orange County CA
SR. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN  (RADIO  MICROWAVE UNIT) Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC   The Orange County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications and required supplemental information starting Wednesday, February 26, 2025 for a minimum of five (5) business days and remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the department are met.  Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.   RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being conducted to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment. This list may also be utilized to fill similar and/or lower level classifications. THE DIVISION...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Correctional Services Assistant Trainee Orange County
$53,643 yearly
Orange County CA
SHERIFF'S CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANT TRAINEE **NEW ONE-DAY TESTING FORMAT**   PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB BULLETIN AS THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO INCLUDE A ONE-DAY TESTING FORMAT   THE WRITTEN EXAM, PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST, AND ORAL PANEL INTERVIEW WILL BE  CONDUCTED ON-SITE THE SAME DAY:  SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:   RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill Orange County Sheriff's Department positions in this class until the next recruitment. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications through the County of Orange.  Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments, shifts, including nights, weekends,...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Institutional Cook Orange County
$55,059 yearly
Orange County CA
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:   Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase   Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.   Premium Pay In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for:   Jail Supplement Pay:  An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in a correctional setting will be paid an additional $0.75 per hour for all hours paid. This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis for a minimum of five (5) business days, until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Incumbents will be periodically rotated through...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Facilities Mechanic Orange County
$69,929 - $84,572 yearly
Orange County CA
SHERIFF'S FACILITIES MECHANIC In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:   Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase   RECRUITMENT / POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being conducted to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies within the Sheriff's Department, until the next recruitment. This list may be utilized to fill positions of lower level classifications within the same occupational series.   Some positions in this job classification may be assigned to work schedules that include weekends, evening shift, or night shift and may be assigned to work in a Correctional Facility.  Night shift or Evening shift differential is paid in addition to hourly salary as listed. An employee who is regularly assigned to a Correctional Facility shall be paid an additional $1.00 per hour. ...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Sheriff's Air Conditioning Mechanic Orange County
$82,908 yearly
Orange County CA
Sheriff's Air Conditioning Mechanic   This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the Department needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.     In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:   Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increase Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase   Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.   Some positions in this job classification may be assigned to work schedules that include weekends, evening shift, or night shift and may be assigned to work in a Correctional Facility.  Night shift or Evening shift differential is paid in addition to hourly salary as listed. An employee who is...
Jun 08, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff I (Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy Graduates Only)
$96,324 yearly
Orange County CA
DEPUTY SHERIFF I (ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY GRADUATES ONLY)   In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 28, 2024 – 5.00% increase Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.   The recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment. Incumbents will be periodically rotated through assignments and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and correctional/court facilities.   A Deputy Sheriff I is assigned, under...