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The Saranac Lake Police Department is a team of highly skilled men and women who serve the Village of Saranac Lake. The Saranac Lake Police Department serves the village 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Police Department's mission of service is enhanced by several ongoing programs designed to deter and prevent crime while educating the community on matters of public safety and concern.
The Department maintains a close relationship with the schools and has reinstated the DARE program which is taught by the department's juvenile/community affairs officer. We also assist North Country Community College with educational demonstrations. We are an active partner and participant in multijurisdictional investigations with our local, county, state and federal police agencies.
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Employment
The Saranac Lake Police Department is always looking for goal oriented professionals who are looking to serve their community as a Law Enforcement Officer. There are two ways to become a Saranac Lake Police Officer:
Lateral Transfer:
Saranac Lake Police Department is accepting applications from NYS Basic Municipal Police Training Council certified members or equivalent through NYS DCJS. Individuals must have been originally hired from an active NYS Certified Eligible list through Civil Service.
New Recruits:
Individuals must begin their journey to becoming a Law Enforcement Officer in Saranac Lake by taking the NYS Police Officer Civil Service Exam through Franklin County Dept. of Personnel. Please check with Personnel for examination dates which are generally offered every 2-3 years. After passing the written exam members will be administered a physical fitness exam which is based on the Cooper Physical Fitness Standards.
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