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!
Adele for OCERS: Today's the Day to Vote!
September 29, 2022
PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT SECURITY! The deadline to re-elect Adele Tagaloa to the OCERS Retirement Board is by 9 a.m. THIS TUESDAY, Oct. 4.
California 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ends Oct. 1
September 28, 2022
We’re writing to inform you that California Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 will end effective Oct. 1, 2022. This constitutes a significant change to your COVID-19 related leave options. The last pay period you will be able to post EPSL/SPSL will be pay period 21 through Sept. 30, 2022.
Don't Miss L.A. Lakers Tickets for OCEA Members!
September 27, 2022
OCEA is happy to announce we are continuing our group ticket relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming 2022-23 season! Lakers games are presold on a season seat basis, but the Lakers have devised a system with OCEA so that several weekend games will be made available to OCEA members at a reduced ticket price.
A Message from Your New OCEA President
September 21, 2022
It is truly one of the great honors of my life to become your OCEA President. Thank you to the Board of Directors for your belief in me, and to retired President Lezlee Neebe for your steadfast commitment to OCEA’s working families.
REMINDER: 2022 OCEA Health Fair is Happening Now!
September 19, 2022
Don't forget, the 2022 OCEA Health & Welfare Trust HEALTH FAIR IS HERE! Thank you to all OCEA members who joined us at our Drive-Thru & Walk-Up locations. We've distributed thousands of swag bags packed with goodies and health/vendor resources!
L.A. Lakers Tickets are Available Now
September 12, 2022
OCEA is happy to announce we are continuing our group ticket relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming 2022-23 season!
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