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 - Aug. 8, 2019
August 8, 2019
Your OCEA bargaining team met for 5 hours on Thursday, Aug. 7. Last week, we updated the membership that the team has been engaged in analysis and research regarding retiree health care. This analysis has required OCEA to retain an actuarial firm and other experienced professionals.
OCERS increase in your retirement contribution
July 26, 2019
We have received calls from some OCEA members regarding County paychecks this week that reflect a higher OCERS contribution rate.
I am running for OCERS Board!
June 20, 2019
When you’ve worked your whole life, you deserve to retire with the peace of mind knowing your pension will be there for you. That’s why it’s so important to have fighters that represent the interests of working families on the OCERS Board of Retirement.
Retirees in Action Committee Kickoff - May 13!
April 29, 2019
OCEA needs you! What does that mean? In 2017, a retired employee/steward began volunteering two days a week as an “Intern” for OCEA. This sparked a conversation between the OCEA Board of Directors, staff and our workplace leaders about the power retired OCEA members have. Soon after, a steering committee was formed of retired OCEA leaders.
SSO Update: April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
Our appeal in our case against the County continues to proceed and we want to provide an update about where it stands. We filed our opening brief just before the beginning of the year.
OCEA members - Negotiations needs YOU!
March 18, 2019
It’s official! The OCEA bargaining team and the County have scheduled our first 2019 negotiations session for Wednesday, April 17.
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