Office Cyndy White, ID #16799

Career:

• 19 years with the CHP

• 1 year at the Monterey Area Office

• 14 years at the Modesto Area Office

• 4 years as a Valley Division Recruiter

Prior to CHP:

• United States Coast Guard

Things I enjoy about being a recruiter:

I enjoy being a recruiter, because knowing I can share my experiences to the applicants, and hopefully it will help them in the future. 

My tips for new applicants:

Never forget who you are and why your choosing this career.

Never give up!Officer Cindy White

Officer Ronie Esquivel, ID #19968

Officer Edgar Vega, ID #21723

Officer Caleb Benefiel, ID #21421

Career:

​Officer Julieta Trenado, ID #21760

Career:

• 3 Years with CHP Santa Cruz Area Office

• Public Information Officer

• Car Seat Technician

• Newest edition to the Central Division Recruitment Unit

• Bilingual Certified (Spanish)

Prior to CHP:

• Graduate of CSU Stanislaus & Livingston High School

• Former Wet Seal Assistant Manager & Jack in the Box Employee

Other Facts About Me:

• First generation in law enforcement and college graduate.

• I enjoy playing sports specially soccer.

• I love my mom!

My tip for New Applicants:

Be yourself! Remember we are human too and we all must start somewhere. We were in your shoes once. You’re up, so show us what your made of!

Officer Julieta Trenado

Officer Armando Garcia, ID # 18091

​Officer Jose Barrios, ID #18084

Career: 

• 14 years with the CHP

• 7 Years at the Altadena Area Office

• 8 years as Southern Division Recruiter

• Public Information Officer

• Field Training Officer (FTO)

• Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

• Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor (SFST)

Prior to CHP:

• United States Navy (Electrician’s Mate Second Class)

• Union Pacific Railroad (Signalmen)

Things I enjoy about being a recruiter:

I enjoy mentoring, guiding, and coaching applicants in preparation for their processing and the successful completion of the academy.

My tips for new applicants:

Attend as many Applicant Preparation Program (APP) events as you can. Invest as much time as you can to be part of an awesome team – the CHP!

Officer Jose Barrios

​Officer Robert Monzano, ID #19595

Career: 

• 11 years with the CHP

• 5 Years at the West Los Angeles Area Office

• 6 years as Southern Division Recruiter

• Public Information Officer
  

• Field Training Officer (FTO)

• Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

Prior to CHP:

• Served 20 years active duty with the U.S. Army and retired as a First Sergeant

• Army Recruiter for approximately 13 years in the Los Angeles County area 
  

I enjoy mentoring, guiding, and coaching applicants in preparation for their processing and the successful completion of the academy.

My tips for new applicants:

Attend as many Applicant Preparation Program (APP) events as you can. Invest as much time as you can to be part of an awesome team – the CHP!

​Officer Joshua Schulz, ID #18250

Career:

• 14 Years with the CHP

• 2 Years at the Central Los Angeles Area Office

• 8 Years at the San Diego Area Office

• 2 Years at the Trinity River Area Office

• 6 months at the Redding Area Office

• Division Active Shooter Instructor

Other Facts About Me:

• Grew up in Wyoming

• Prior Contractor
  

Things I enjoy About Being A Recruiter:

I enjoy working with my team to mentor and train applicants for success in the Academy! 

My Tip For New Applicants:

Shoot Straight!

Officer Jordan Richards, ID #20228

Things I enjoy About Being A Recruiter:

I enjoy mentoring and guiding future Officers with their mental, physical and career development.

​Officer Lawrence Guynes, ID  #20487

Career: 

• 8 Years with the CHP 
  

• 3 Years at the West Los Angeles Area Office 

• 2 Years at the Rancho Cucamonga Area Office

• 3rd year as an Inland Division Recruiter  
  

Prior to CHP: 

• Graduate of University of Idaho (Collegiate Athlete-  Football)
• Former professional athlete 
• Toll Global Forwarding Distribution Center (Lead Worker) 
  

Things I enjoy About Being A Recruiter: 

I enjoy mentoring and guiding future Officers with their mental, physical and career development. 
Preparing applicants for an amazing career. 

My Tip for New Applicants: 

• Be ready to transition your mindset from applicant to Cadet, to obtain a self-rewarding career. 
• Strive for excellence, stay diligent, and define your opportunities. 
  

Officer Octavio Magana, ID #17247

Career:

• 18 Years with the CHP

• 4 Years at the East LA Office 

• 8 Years at the Riverside Office

• 5 Years as a Background Investigator with Inland Division

• 8 Months as a Recruiter with Inland Division

• Proud member of Inland Division’s Honor Guard

Prior to CHP:

• United States Marine Corps
  

• Cable Technician

Things I enjoy About Being A Recruiter:

I enjoy speaking with people about the California Highway Patrol, helping applicants navigate through the hiring process, mentoring them as they prepare for the CHP Academy and seeing the transformation in them.  

My Tip for New Applicants:

• Never lose sight of why you are here.  
• Take every opportunity to learn.

Officer Octavio Magana