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!
Angels v. Yankees Aug. 31! Exclusive discounts for OCEA members
July 6, 2021
The celebrated New York Yankees are coming to Angel Stadium in August. The Angels are offering exclusive ticket discounts for OCEA members now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted. If you act fast, you can save $19 per person for seating in the Right Field Pavilion. Seats cost $45 apiece but you pay only $26 per person plus processing fees. The savings for a family of four could total $76.
New Wages/Retirement Contributions Now in Effect
July 2, 2021
We received several calls from our members regarding County worker pay raises negotiated by your OCEA Bargaining Team and adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2019.
Next week! The OCEA hot dog wagon is back June 29th!
June 25, 2021
The hot dog drought is over, the grill is ready to growl, and buns will be served. The OCEA Hot Dog Wagon is back!
The OCEA hot dog wagon is back June 29
June 21, 2021
The hot dog drought is over, the grill is ready to growl, and buns will be served. The OCEA Hot Dog Wagon is back!
OCEA demands meet and confer with County re: Cal/OSHA revisions
June 18, 2021
Earlier today, County Executive Officer Frank Kim sent County workers a memorandum via email regarding proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The memorandum contained a description of changes the County intends to implement regarding face coverings, physical distancing, and future requirements applicable to members of the public.
Father's Day Sweepstakes Winners Announced
June 18, 2021
This weekend is Father’s Day. Many OCEA members are dads working hard to provide for their families and we would be remiss if we didn't mention the many single mothers who fulfill dual roles in their households. The pandemic adversely affected working families and presented significant challenges for working men and women.
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