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!
RSVP for THURSDAY, AUG. 3: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan
July 5, 2017
Come and learn the ins and outs of our County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
"PTSD 911" Film Screening: Monday, March 20
July 5, 2017
OCEA is proud to support a special showing of “PTSD 911,” a documentary film about first responder behavioral and mental health, on March 20 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest.
Hiring/AL cash out freezes lifted!
July 5, 2017
We have some positive news to report: The hiring freeze and ban on countywide annual leave cash outs will be lifted over the weekend, following a request from OCEA!
Member Discount: L.A. Clippers vs. L.A. Lakers April 5
July 5, 2017
Don't miss this OCEA Members Only Special Events discount!
Summer fun with OCEA
July 3, 2017
In addition to all you and your family have planned in the sun, we wanted to update you about a couple of exciting summertime developments with you union.
Governor signs budget; OCEA advocates to lift hiring and AL freezes
June 28, 2017
Yesterday Governor Jerry Brown signed California’s new budget, which provides relief for counties that were bracing for potential cuts.
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