Audit Officer

AUDIT OFFICER (Business Services Analyst)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Business Services Analyst positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Applications will be accepted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met and may close as early as 11:59 p.m. (PST), on Wednesday August 26, 2026.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together, these Commands and Divisions provide services including land, air and sea-based patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics and specialty operations, among an extensive list of other public safety services.

The Strategy, Accountability, Focus, and Evaluation (S.A.F.E.) Division reviews, enhances, and creates Department policies, improves safety through compliance with all mandates, and reduces liability. It produces statistical reports, analyzes trends, and assists injured employees in their recovery and return to work. It investigates alleged misconduct by Department employees, conducts operational audits and reviews, and tracks performance in support of our commitment to public service.

The division comprises the Risk Management, S.A.F.E., S.T.A.R., and Internal Affairs Bureaus.

Sustainability. Transparency. Accountability. and Review. (S.T.A.R.) bureau was established to independently evaluate efficiencies and effectiveness through process and procedures, review compliance of law, regulation, and policy, and to provide adequate and effective internal controls in operations.

The S.T.A.R. Bureau operates as an independent and objective unit that provides reasonable assurances and advisory needs to the Department. In addition, the bureau is responsible for:
Risk Assessments, Process Improvements, and other Special Projects as assigned. The S.T.A.R. Bureau promotes accountability and transparency to ensure the Department achieves its mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

The S.T.A.R. Bureau conducts government-auditing services for the Department. The bureau is growing and needs knowledgeable, innovative, positive audit professionals that will deliver quality assurance services for the department and its stakeholders. The ideal Business Service Analyst (Audit Officer) will possess energetic qualities and have a desire to continuously learn about the Sheriff’s Department programs, functions, and operations. The Business Service Analyst (Audit Officer) will perform assessments of effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations.

The Business Service Analyst (Audit Officer) will assist to formulate recommendations that positively enhance the Departments policy, procedures, and overall operations.

• Conduct multiple operational and compliance audits, special reviews (as needed), in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Review…