Melinda Marquart

Honoree Profile

May 14, 2024

Melinda Marquart
Melinda Marquart

Melinda Marquart was officially sworn in as Seneca County Undersheriff in January 2024, becoming the County’s first-ever female Undersheriff and taking the next step in what has been a distinguished and stellar career in law enforcement.

Ms. Marquart began her career in 2002 as a Police Dispatcher with the Seneca Falls Police Department.

In 2003, she successfully completed the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy and was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. While assigned to the Road Patrol Division, Ms. Marquart served as a Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, and D.A.R.E. Officer, in addition to working patrol duties.

In January 2016, Ms. Marquart was promoted to Investigator in the Family Services Unit within the Criminal Investigation Division, with the primary responsibilities of investigating child abuse, sexual abuse, crimes against the elderly, and domestic violence.

While working as an Investigator, she continued to expand her knowledge by becoming a Forensic Interviewer of Children, Crime Scene Photographer, Evidence Technician, and Advanced Youth Officer.

Ms. Marquart is a New York State Accreditation Program Manager, a Waterloo High School graduate, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Keuka College.

Ms. Marquart has devoted her career and life to serving and protecting the communities, families, and residents of Seneca County, where she herself has been a lifelong resident.

She resides in the Village of Waterloo with her sons.

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