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!
DISNEY ON ICE CONTEST: Here's Your Chance to Win 2 Tickets!
December 2, 2022
Here's your chance to WIN 2 Tickets to Disney on Ice at Honda Center in Anaheim on Saturday, Dec. 17!
Improved Retiree Healthcare Benefits & Vacation Usage Flexibility: Tentative Agreement Reached!
November 30, 2022
For years, County workers have sought improvements on two important workplace issues: retirement healthcare costs and vacation usage. Standing together, your voices have been heard. OCEA is excited to announce significant potential improvements on both of these critical items.
Happy Thanksgiving 2022!
November 23, 2022
"I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for all that is OCEA—for our members and leaders, our mission, the struggles that strengthen us, and our success."
Thank You for Stepping Up to Make History with Us!
November 21, 2022
Thank you for stepping up to make history with us at the polls to ensure our OCEA-endorsed candidates won their elections! For the first time since OCEA was founded in 1937, the Orange County Board of Supervisors will be comprised of a staunchly labor-friendly majority.
Don't miss DISNEY ON ICE! Tickets are On Sale Now!!
November 21, 2022
Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy—and your family!—embark on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations!
THANKSGIVING SWEEPSTAKES: Winners Announced!
November 21, 2022
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2022 Thanksgiving Sweepstakes in partnership with Orange County's Credit Union!
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
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative
Kerensa Schupmann
Senior Labor Relations Representative