2-02/000.00 - Rank and Classification of Personnel



The Sheriff's law enforcement positions, in descending order of classification, are:

  • Sheriff
  • Undersheriff
  • Assistant Sheriff(s)
  • Division Chief
  • Area Commander
  • Captain
  • Lieutenant
  • Sergeant
  • Deputy Sheriff
  • Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Additionally, the law enforcement segment of Department personnel is supplemented by the Reserve Forces.

All Department members shall be held accountable for their actions, or their failure to act, within the scope of their identified duties and responsibilities.  The accountability of Department members, described in the following sections, is an issue of fundamental importance in carrying out the Department’s mission.  The principle of accountability ensures that all members of the Department are continually striving to provide the highest quality service to the community and citizens we serve.

A definition of accountability is in section 3-01/005.00.