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!
Feb. 13 at CAS & CAN: OCEA Members Only "Steps to Financial Freedom"
February 6, 2024
Do you have a budget and/or financial goals? If not, would you like to?
Valentine's Sweepstakes: Win a $100 Target Gift Card!
February 5, 2024
We’re celebrating Valentine's Day with Orange County's Credit Union & OCEA members by hosting a special sweepstakes!
Voting Begins Now for March 5 Primary Election!
February 5, 2024
The Orange County Registrar of Voters has mailed ballots for the March 5 Primary Election! Starting Feb. 6 drop off locations will also be open.
Your Retirement Security: Adele Tagaloa Becomes OCERS Chair
January 30, 2024
OCEA Board Member Adele Tagaloa—who was twice-elected to the OCERS Board of Trustees to protect your retirement security—was selected by her fellow trustees as Board Chair for 2024. Adele is the first woman of color, and second woman overall, to become Chair in nearly 80 years of OCERS existence.
REGISTER TODAY: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan Jan. 30, Feb. 21 or March 13
January 25, 2024
Come and learn the ins and outs of your County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
APPLY NOW: 2024 PORAC Scholarship Grant
January 18, 2024
Eligible members can apply now for a $2,000 scholarship to help offset education fees. The deadline to apply to the Sacramento PORAC office is March 8, 2024.
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
