Sheriff's Department
OCEA members in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Another Benefit of OCEA Membership: Peace Officer Protective League / PORAC Legal Defense Fund (LDF)
Whether you are the target of a civil or criminal action, or are involved in a critical incident, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) Legal Defense Fund has your back. This legal insurance is only available to eligible job classifications. Find out more information about the OCEA POPL / PORAC LDF here
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
County Negotiations Update - Sept. 25, 2019
September 25, 2019
I want to give you a quick update on negotiations and assure you that we continue to make significant progress towards a fair and equitable agreement away from the main table.
SSO Litigation Update
September 24, 2019
We have received a few calls recently asking when the oral arguments for our appeal in the SSO litigation will occur.
Lakers tickets are here and OCEA members get a discount!
September 6, 2019
We have again spoken to Human Resources and have been advised that workers should contact their immediate supervisors if anyone would like to move to another work space because of the hot and uncomfortable conditions.
Happy Labor Day!
September 2, 2019
Most of you are probably spending time with your families and friends today. But some of you are on the job, doing the work you do so well to make our communities safer and healthier.
OCEA's Annual Health Fair returns Sept. 10
August 13, 2019
OCEA's annual Health Fair and Farmers Market, presented by OCEA Health & Welfare Trust, will return from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at OCEA. It’s a great opportunity to learn about healthy living choices from experts and vendors at dozens of booths.
Retirees—Frank Eley needs YOU on Monday 8/12!
August 8, 2019
Past OCEA President, Frank Eley, needs your help! Frank is running for re-election to the OCERS Board of Retirement to help maintain the integrity of the retirement system and protect your pension.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT STEWARDS
Pedro Arrambide
Matias Bahena
Felicia Burke
Ian Carmona
Justine Collins
Demian Cortez
Robert Creasy
Michael Curran
Dan Edwards
Jesse Esquivel
Sean Fowler
Leslie Gallant
Christina Guza
Israel Hernandez
Curtis Heye
Laurie Kennedy
Dave Klein
Matthew Leading
Dennis Liwanag
Jessica Martinez-Gomez
Francisco Elias Medina
Diana Morrison
Annette Ortega
Alejandra Ortiz
Matthew Padilla
Maximiliano Pagliaretti
Marika Patterson
Ed Ramos
David Rapponotti
Janessa Rosa
Jose Salazar
Kaitlynn Schroeder
Trevor Scott
Robert Smith
Arvie Tinio
Robert Torres
Lesley Trejo
Nancy Trumpower
Sydney Walker
Kenya Walton
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES

Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Representative

Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative

Kerensa Schupmann
Senior Labor Relations Representative