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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YOU'RE INVITED: OCLF Labor Day Picnic Sat., Sept. 7, 2024
September 5, 2024
It's going down at the Santa Ana Zoo ... don't miss this!
2024 OCEA Health Fair: New Time, Shuttle Stops & Parking Info!
September 4, 2024
Remember, this year we have a *NEW EVENT TIME* from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12.
OCEA Health & Welfare Benefits Open Enrollment: Sept. 6-20, 2024
September 4, 2024
Open enrollment is a great time to review benefit choices for you and your family and to evaluate which plan(s) best serve your needs. Plan changes are scheduled to be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Happy Labor Day 2024 from OCEA
September 2, 2024
Today is not just a holiday—it's a day to honor our privilege and ability to take part in this great American labor movement.
Regarding Recent News Reports About the Board of Supervisors
August 30, 2024
You are likely aware of the recent news reports regarding the Board of Supervisors member representing the First District. You have also received an email from Acting CEO Michelle Aguirre regarding those reports, which also included the County’s Fraud Hotline phone number at (714) 834-3608.
SSO Market Study Update: Aug. 29, 2024
August 29, 2024
OCEA staff and your SSO Board worked diligently to compile a list of comparator agencies/positions that closely align with the responsibilities and qualifications required of SSOs. Unfortunately, the Department chose comparators that don’t reflect the true value of SSOs, thereby undervaluing the series.
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
