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Correctional Deputy Arrested on Drug Charges

Contributed — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez

File # R231830011

Details:

On September 17, 2023, Correctional Deputy Jorge Oceguera-Rocha, a 25-year-old resident of Banning, was arrested on Interstate 10 at County Line Road, in Calimesa, after a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, it was discovered Oceguera-Rocha was in possession of narcotics and was subsequently booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center. Oceguera-Rocha’s charges include possession of narcotics, transportation of narcotics, and possession of a firearm while in possession of narcotics. No additional details will be released at this time as the case is still under investigation.

Correctional Deputy Oceguera-Rocha was hired by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in April of 2019 and was assigned to the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility. He has since resigned in lieu of termination.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office condemns any form of illegal activity and remains resolute in its commitment to deterring and preventing such behavior. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will employ all necessary measures to ensure the highest standards of integrity and professionalism among its personnel.

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Correctional Deputy Expedited Hiring Event

Contributed — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jessica Hall

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a Correctional Deputy Expedited Hiring Event on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Ben Clark Training Center located at 16791 Davis Avenue, Riverside, CA. The event will take place from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is open to all members of the public interested in beginning a career as a Correctional Deputy.

Department employees will be on-site to provide information and assist anyone interested in a career in law enforcement as a Correctional Deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

For those ready to begin a career with our Department, written examinations and physical agility testing for Correctional Deputy will be administered during the event. Applicants passing both, can begin the background process in one day. Interested applicants can apply for Correctional Deputy by clicking HERE or visiting joinrsd.org. Walk-ins are also welcome to attend and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages for information about our recruiting events.

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