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


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Regarding an Issue With Our Contact Form

December 10, 2024

Due to an issue with our website, there was a period between October and November where emails were not being sent to OCEA if you contacted us using the Website Contact Form. That issue has now been resolved.

And the Winners Are ... (2024 OCEA President's Awardees Inside!)

November 27, 2024

Each year, OCEA’s Board of Directors and Staff celebrate OCEA’s Stewards with an end-of-the-year awards ceremony to honor their collective achievements and to recognize outstanding individuals who stepped up in big ways for their co-workers and the union.

OCERS Town Hall Oct. 24

October 17, 2024

Don't miss this public forum where OCERS members can come together to discuss retirement benefits and ask questions.

OCEA Members Only: OCT. 8 — In-Person & Zoom: Velece—The Insurance Agency for OCEA Members!

October 8, 2024

Get an update on the latest news in the insurance industry and learn how Velece has you back!

VOTING BEGINS NOW for Nov. 5 General Election!

October 7, 2024

Click the link for even more election information!

2024 General Election OCEA-Endorsed Candidates

September 23, 2024

Your ballot should arrive in early October. You can vote by mail, drop your ballot off at a local drop-box, or vote in person at a voting center in your community.

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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT STEWARDS

Pedro Arrambide
Matias Bahena
Felicia Burke
Ian Carmona
Justine Collins
Demian Cortez
Robert Creasy
Dan Edwards
Jesse Esquivel
Anjali Essoe
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

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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES

Mariela Ortiz

Labor Relations Specialist

Sam Rice

Labor Relations Specialist

Kerensa Schupmann

Senior Labor Relations Representative