
Steve began his career in law enforcement in 1998 with the United States Border Patrol and worked as a Border Patrol Agent assigned to the San Diego Sector. In 2000, he was hired by the Oxnard Police Department. During his time in the Field Services Bureau, he served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, a Bicycle Team member, and Oxnard Violent Crimes Task Force member.
In 2008, Steve was promoted to Senior Officer and served as a District Four Beat Coordinator and was later selected as the K-9 Handler /Coordinator. He spent 5 years in the K-9 Unit prior to being promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2013. As a sergeant, he worked as a Patrol Sergeant, Narcotics Detective Sergeant assigned to the Ventura County Combined Agency Task Force (VCCAT), Homeless Liaison Unit Supervisor, Central Business District Supervisor and K-9 Unit Supervisor.
In 2023, Steve was promoted to Commander and assigned to the Field Services Bureau, he oversees the Special Operations Division which includes the SWAT Team, K-9 Unit and Firearms Unit.
Commander Trickle received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Grand Canyon University in 1997. He is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (Class #479). In addition, he is the former Board President of the Oxnard Community K-9 Foundation non-profit 501(c) (3).