LSPD RANK STRUCTURE
Executive Staff
Commissioner (Comm)
The Commissioner is a rank of San Andreas State Police that works as a supervisor to the Board of Chief and Board of Sheriff. Commissioner has the right to appoint or demote the Chief of Police or the Sheriff Chief.
Staff Officers
Chief of Police (CoP)
The Chief of Police (COP) is the highest-ranking officer in the Police Department. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Police Department, the COP is responsible for the planning, efficient administration, and operation of the Police Department. In this capacity, the COP directs, plans, and coordinates the enforcement of particular areas of crime, and aims to minimize crime risks across the entire city, to protect persons and property and for the preservation of the peace of the community.
Assistant Chief (ACoP)
The Assistant Chief of Police (Asst. Chief) keeps the Chief of Police informed of all operational activities on a day-to-day basis. The Assistant Chief directs the activities of either the administrative or operational side of the Police Department.
Examples of available roles include:
- Chief of Staff
Command Officers
Captain (Cpt)
A role similar to an Assistant General Manager or Vice President of a corporation, a Captain is the third highest rank in the Police Department and reports directly to the Chief of Police. They direct the activities of a specific office consisting of several bureaus and divisions of the Police Department.
Examples of available roles include:
- Commanding Officer, Administrative Services Bureau
- Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau
- Commanding Officer, Professional Standards Bureau
- Chief of Detectives, Detective Bureau
Lieutenant (Ltn)
A Lieutenant, resembling a District Manager of a large corporation, has a choice of roles alongside his or her general departmental administration, which may include serving as the Commanding Officer of a Division. A Lieutenant is responsible for inspecting and overseeing the functions of the patrol officers to ensure compliance with the Department policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; supervising the administrative and support functions personnel; inspecting personnel, facilities, and tactics for safety and/or training needs; maintaining liaison with numerous municipal, governments, civic organizations, and private citizens to establish and maintain rapport to facilitate Department functions and to promote neighborhood safety and community policing programs.
Examples of available roles include:
- Commanding Officer of a Division
- Commanding Officer of an Area, Office of Operations
- Commanding Officer of a Detective Division (GND, RHD)
- Coordinator of a School (Supervisor, Field Training Program, Detective)
Supervisory Officers
Sergeant (Sgt)
Sergeant Is are senior supervisory staff and serve as Watch Commanders. These officers serve as the leadership for specific shifts and watch Sergeants under their watch.
Examples of roles include:
- Watch Commander
- Assistant Commanding Officer
- Officer-in-Charge of a Section
Corporal (Cpl)
A Corporal position is a supervisory position with specialized and administrative assignments. A Corporal supervises a group of Police Officers and/or civilian employees and instructs them in the performance of their assigned duties.
Examples of available roles include:
- Assistant Watch Commander
- Supervisor School Evaluator
Non Commissioned Staff
Senior Police Officer (SPO)
After a month of being a Senior Police Officer, an officer becomes eligible for the promotion to Senior Police Officer. A Senior Police Officer is responsible for enforcing laws and ordinances; protecting life and property; issuing citations, making arrests, preparing reports; meeting with community members; working as a team member; and providing information to the public and departmental units.
Examples of available roles include:
- Field Training Officer
- SWAT Officer
- Detective
- K-9
Police Officer (PO)
A Police Officer performs basic duties such as: responding to the scene of a crime or an accident; interviewing suspects and witnesses; writing crime reports; responding to radio calls; monitoring any suspicious activity of ongoing crimes; coordinating vehicular traffic; visiting open businesses such as banks, markets, department stores, and service stations to establish a rapport with owners; booking suspects and evidence and transporting them to the appropriate Police Department facility; responding to citizens' and visitors' questions; and preparing Daily Field Activity Reports.
Examples of available roles include:
- Basic Car Officer
- Traffic Officer
- Air Support Pilot
Police Cadet (Cdt)
The first step in the career ladder with the Los Santos Police Department (LSPD) is Police Cadet. It is the entry-level classification given to all LSPD officers upon entering the Police Academy. For two weeks in the Police Academy, officers are taught criminal law, human relations, and report writing. In addition, they are trained in tactics, firearms, and driving. Physical fitness and self-defense play a big part in Academy training. A Police Officer I will automatically advance to Police Officerupon successful completion of his/her 28-day probationary period.
Examples of available roles include: