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!
Join the OCEA bargaining team
October 26, 2017
OCEA is already fully engaged in preparations for bargaining next year and we’ve got a great opportunity for you to join us and make a difference.
Important Health Benefits Survey
October 24, 2017
The County’s wellness program known as Healthy Steps can have a big impact on your paycheck. That’s why your OCEA Bargaining Team established a working group during the last round of negotiations.
Hepatitis outbreak—San Diego/Los Angeles counties
October 16, 2017
To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.
Canyon Fire 2 Update
October 10, 2017
To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.
OCEA launches food drive to support veterans in need
October 4, 2017
The Annual Veterans Day Celebration is coming up on Nov. 11 but many of our military veterans and their families face food insecurity every day.
REMINDER: Negotiations Survey DUE 9/29!
September 28, 2017
It is time to stand together and fight for a fair contract in 2018! Please fill out your 2018 Neogtiations Survey and have your voice heard!
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