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!
Thank you for your service this holiday season
December 24, 2018
During this special time of the year when we gather with friends and family, I wanted to thank you for all you do for our County and our community.
Employment Board decision a victory for OCEA members
November 28, 2018
We recently received a decision from the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) that confirms what we have always known - the County’s unilateral adoption of its COIN ordinance violated the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act governing labor relations in California.
Tomorrow! Free "Salute to Veterans" event at the OC Fairgrounds
November 9, 2018
Bring the whole family to our sixth annual free Salute to Veterans Celebration.
OCEA member's November General Election Voter Guide
October 12, 2018
Election Day is almost here. Vote-by-mail ballots are in mailboxes now, and election day is Nov. 6, so we wanted to share a short list of OCEA-endorsed candidates in the upcoming November General Election—candidates who have demonstrated they have stood with working families like yours.
Vote for Chris Prevatt to protect your retirement security
October 9, 2018
There is only ONE candidate for OCERS Board that has a proven track record of fighting for members. Vote for Chris Prevatt to protect your retirement security.
Your OCERS ballot!
September 26, 2018
By now you should have received your ballot to vote in the 2018 OCERS general election.
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT STEWARDS
Pedro Arrambide
Matias Bahena
Felicia Burke
Ian Carmona
Justine Collins
Demian Cortez
Robert Creasy
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 Specialist

Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative

Kerensa Schupmann
Senior Labor Relations Representative