Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: June 18, 2025
TO:
Commissioner Nicole Wilson, District 1
Commissioner Christine Moore, District 2
Commissioner Mayra Uribe, District 3
Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero, District 4
Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad, District 5
Commissioner Michael "Mike" Scott, District 6
SUBJECT: Consent Agenda Item - July 15, 2025
Managerial Appointment - Major: Support Services Division, Corrections Department
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Confirmation of the Mayor's managerial appointment of Chant? Martin as Major, Support Services Division, Corrections Department.
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PURPOSE: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Chant? Martin as Major of the Support Services Division in the Corrections Department. Ms. Martin has been serving as Acting Major since October 1, 2023, after the retirement of Acting Major Jake Kantner in September of 2023. This position supports the Deputy Chief of Administrative Services by managing various areas, including Training and Staff Development, Policy and Accreditation, Emergency Management, Capital Projects, Food Services, Laundry, Sanitation, Armory, Fixed Assets, Key Control, Maintenance, Mail Room, Fire Safety Security Sanitation, and Jail Management System.
Ms. Martin has over 26 years of proven expertise in Corrections, with her entire tenure invested in various roles within Orange County. In 1999, she started as a Detention Service Officer and was promoted to Correctional Officer Trainee. In May of 2000, she was promoted to Certified Correctional Officer. Her career progressed with promotions to Correctional Corporal in 2005, Correctional Sergeant in 2009, Correctional Lieutenant in 2014, and Correctional Captain in 2020. She gained a wide range of experience by serving in leadership roles within three divisions in the Corrections Department. She served as a Correctional Lieutenant in the Support Operations Division, responsible for Transportation, Medical Security, Fire Safety Security ...
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