Sheriff David J. Cirencione is a lifelong resident of Ontario County, having been raised in Geneva, NY.  He was elected Sheriff in November 2022 and began his term January 1, 2023.  Sheriff Cirencione joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2002 as a Road Patrol Deputy.  He was promoted to Road Patrol Sergeant in 2007 and Lieutenant in 2016.  As a uniform lieutenant, Sheriff Cirencione served as Commanding Officer of the Road Patrol, overseeing the Field Training Officer Program, Underwater Search and Recovery Team, Eastview Mall Patrol, Stop DWI Program and Enhanced Traffic Details for several towns within Ontario County.  In 2020, Sheriff Cirencione was assigned to oversee the Criminal Investigation Division.  In this role, he was responsible for oversight of felony level investigations, pistol permit backgrounds, social welfare fraud, employee background investigations and Evidence processing and storage compliance.

The Sheriff is committed to improving the physical and mental wellness of all Sheriff’s Office members and is continuously working with staff on innovative ways to accomplish this.  He is also dedicated to working with our seniors to educate them in the ever-changing scams targeting elders, to prevent them from becoming victims through our SALT (Seniors and Lawmen Together) Committee.

Sheriff Cirencione is a graduate of Geneva High School and SUNY Oswego with a BA Degree in Public Justice, Forensic Science minor.  Prior to joining the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Cirencione worked as a child protective caseworker and supervisor in Seneca County.  He is also a life member of the Nester Hose Company of the Geneva Fire Department.

The Sheriff and his wife, Suzanne have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.