Titles differ by department, but responsibilities follow the same leadership structure: Administration → Command → Supervision → Line Personnel → Probationary.
Los Santos Police Department (LSPD)
San Andreas State Troopers (SAST)
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO)
Chief of Police (Administration / High Command)
The highest-ranking official within LSPD. Sets departmental direction, approves major policy, and oversees all operations and command staff.Assistant Chief of Police (Administration / High Command)
Manages day-to-day operations on behalf of the Chief, oversees administrative functions, and ensures departmental standards are enforced consistently.Captain (High Command)
Oversees major operations, watch leadership, and division performance. Serves as a key bridge between Command Staff and Administration.Lieutenant (Command)
Directly manages Sergeants and supervises patrol operations. Coordinates shifts, ensures compliance, and supports policy implementation.Sergeant (Supervisor)
Primary patrol supervisor. Provides scene command, mentorship, discipline initiation, and resource coordination.Corporal (Supervisor-in-Training)
Acts as an initial supervisory resource. Handles routine supervisor requests, supports subdivision leadership, and escalates major issues to Sergeants+.Senior Police Officer (Senior Line Personnel)
Veteran officer recognized for leadership and performance. May assist with scene organization and mentorship when supervisors are unavailable, but does not have formal supervisory authority unless designated.Police Officer (Line Personnel)
Full-status officer responsible for routine patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and call response.Probationary Officer / Cadet (Probationary)
Entry-level rank after academy graduation. Operates under training guidance and department evaluation.Commander (Administration / High Command)
The highest-ranking official within SAST. Oversees statewide operations, strategic direction, and command staff.Major (Administration / High Command)
Manages day-to-day operational oversight and ensures statewide consistency and readiness.Captain (Command / High Command)
Oversees troop operations, specialty programs, and watch command structure. Coordinates major enforcement initiatives.Lieutenant (Command)
Manages supervisory staff and ensures operational execution, training compliance, and policy adherence.Sergeant (Supervisor)
Primary field supervisor. Provides scene command, mentor oversight, and enforcement quality control.Corporal (Supervisor-in-Training)
Supports supervision and responds to supervisor requests; escalates major or complex matters.Trooper (Line Personnel)
Full-status Trooper assigned to patrol, traffic enforcement, county response support, interdiction, and state-level law enforcement duties.Sheriff (Administration / High Command)
The highest-ranking official within BCSO. Oversees all operations, command staff, and department direction.Undersheriff (Administration / High Command)
Assists the Sheriff and manages operational oversight and administration.Deputy Captain (High Command)
Oversees watch operations and large-scale initiatives. Coordinates across divisions and ensures departmental performance standards.Deputy Lieutenant (Command)
Manages supervisory staff and patrol operations. Ensures policy compliance and operational consistency.Deputy Sergeant (Supervisor)
Primary patrol supervisor for county operations. Provides scene command, unit direction, and disciplinary initiation.Deputy Corporal (Supervisor-in-Training)
Entry supervisory role; assists with scene coordination and supervisor requests; escalates major issues to Sergeants+.Senior Deputy (Senior Line Personnel)
Veteran deputy recognized for strong performance and leadership. Supports mentorship and scene stabilization when needed.Deputy (Line Personnel)
Full-status deputy performing county patrol, call response, traffic enforcement, and investigations.Probationary Deputy (Probationary)
Entry-level after academy; operates under evaluation/training until cleared for full status.