Santa Ana Police Department

Community First

The mission of the Santa Ana Police Department is to deliver public safety services to our community with the utmost professionalism and integrity. Our values act as the guideline for the discretionary use of police powers and are the basis by which employee actions are evaluated.

 

Martin RIvera

Jun 19, 2026
Full time
$105,816 - $128,628 yearly
Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana, CA
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community. Salary listed does not include bilingual, education, special assignment, shift differential and/or longevity incentive pay. For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles V & VI of the  Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)  Memorandum of Understanding  for more information.   Police Officer Academy Graduates are initially assigned to a Field Training Officer Program for a minimum of 20 weeks; subsequently, they assume the full range of professional law enforcement duties.   Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems...
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
$105,816 - $128,628 yearly
Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana, CA
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community. Salary listed does not include bilingual, education, special assignment, shift differential and/or longevity incentive pay.  For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles V & VI of the  Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)  Memorandum of Understanding  for more information. Police Officer-Lateral Transfers are trained and experienced police professionals who can assume the full range of policing duties after a brief orientation.  Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents....
Jun 19, 2026
Part time
$20.01 - $24.32 hourly
Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana, CA
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.      DEFINITION Under general supervision of full-time staff, performs duties related to booking, monitoring and maintaining order among inmates in a direct supervision jail facility.   This part-time classification is distinguished by the need to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties within specific areas of responsibility in a Type II jail facility that uses a "direct supervision" inmate management philosophy.  Incumbents will work independently under the indirect supervision of designated full-time jail or police department personnel.   Note:  CalPERS (CA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'...
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
$80,508 - $97,872 yearly
Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana, CA
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.   Under general supervision, performs functions related to the incarceration and care of inmates during a shift. Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To Ensures the safety of inmates and staff in a direct supervision correctional  environment. Adheres to state and federal laws related to the confinement and supervision of inmates. Completes the arrestee booking process and conducts searches of those in custody.  Conducts interviews with inmates. Performs record checks and issues citations.  Fingerprints and photographs inmates.  Accepts and secures property to be used for evidence or held for safekeeping. Dispenses...
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
$84,132 - $102,276 yearly
Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana, CA
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community.   Police Recruits are non-sworn (civilian) employees who attend a police academy to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Upon successful completion of this training, they are sworn in as Police Officers at a salary of $8,479.00 - $10,307.00** per month (reflects base salary only, does not include pay additives such as bilingual pay, senior officer pay, etc.). Police Officers are key participants in a partnership with the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents.  This community support and the diversity of cultures in Santa Ana make it an exciting and demanding place...