SAPD Rank Requirements

This page outlines the requirements for each rank promotion in the SAPD hierarchy. Use this information to understand promotion expectations.

Rank Structure

Level	Code	Rank Name	Promotes To	Promotable By
1	CHF	Chief of Police	Highest Rank	None
2	DCHF	Deputy Chief	CHF (Chief of Police)	CHF
3	CMD	Commander	DCHF (Deputy Chief)	CHF DCHF
4	DCMD	Deputy Commander	CMD (Commander)	CHF DCHF
5	SID	Superintendent	DCMD (Deputy Commander)	DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
6	CIN	Chief Inspector	SID (Superintendent)	DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
7	INS	Inspector	CIN (Chief Inspector)	SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
8	SST	Staff Sergeant	INS (Inspector)	CIN SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
9	SGT	Sergeant	SST (Staff Sergeant)	CIN SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
10	SOC	Station Officer	SGT (Sergeant)	CIN SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
11	OFC	Officer	SOC (Station Officer)	CIN SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
12	CON	Constable	OFC (Officer)	CIN SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
13	RCT	Recruit	CON (Constable)	CIN SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF
14	TRL	Trial	RCT (Recruit)	CIN SID DCMD CMD DCHF CHF

Detailed Promotion Requirements

Regular Ranks

OFC Officer Station Officer

Time Requirements

Minimum Days in Rank 14 days

Activity Requirements

patrols 5+

trainings 3+

Additional Requirements

Help lower ranks

Show independence

CON Constable Officer

RCT Recruit Constable

TRL Trial Recruit

Trusted Ranks

SST Staff Sergeant Inspector

SGT Sergeant Staff Sergeant

SOC Station Officer Sergeant

Staff Ranks

CIN Chief Inspector Superintendent

INS Inspector Chief Inspector

Leader Ranks

CMD Commander Deputy Chief

DCMD Deputy Commander Commander

SID Superintendent Deputy Commander

Head Leaders

CHF Chief of Police (Highest Rank)

DCHF Deputy Chief Chief of Police

1. Time and Activity Evaluation: System automatically evaluates a member's time in rank and activity levels.

2. Additional Requirements Check: Staff members verify completion of any additional requirements.

3. Promotion Request: You can request your own promotion if eligible.

4. Review Process: The request is reviewed by other staff members.

5. Final Approval: A staff member with appropriate rank approves the promotion.

6. Rank Update: The member's rank is updated in the system and a promotion history entry is created.

Note: Promotions are based on both objective metrics and subjective evaluations by staff members.