Deputy James Scheirer has been with the Sheriff's Office since September of 2001, becoming a full-time road deputy in May of 2002. Law enforcement is a family tradition for James. His grandfather also served as a deputy, and his father served with the Defiance Police Department, retiring as Chief. Before coming to the Sheriff's Office, Deputy Scheirer served with the Defiance Police Reserves and as a military police officer in the United States Army.