Security personnel within the Department are required to adhere to a stringent standard, ensuring compliance with all procedures during the execution of their duties. To uphold integrity, it is expected that all security guards promptly report any questionable behavior to their supervisors.

101.11 MISCONDUCT – DEFINED. Misconduct shall mean any behavior where an security guard intentionally:

• Obstructing the Department's objectives;

• Creating a negative perception of the Department;

• Maliciously defying established standards are all considered acts of misconduct.

Note: Section 103.1 of the Department Manual contains instructions regarding corruption within characters guidelines.

To facilitate the smooth operation of the Department, all security guard must:

• Understand their responsibilities;

• Recognize their position within the Department;

• Be acquainted with the security guard above them;

• Report to the security guard positioned above them;

• Effectively manage security guard below them within the scope of their responsibilities.

101.21 DEPARTMENT RANK STRUCTURE.

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Chief Operations Officer (COO)

• Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

• Security Commander (Cmdr.)

• Security Captain (Capt.)

• Security Lieutenant (Lt.)

• Security Sergeant II (Sgt. II)

• Security Sergeant I (Sgt. I)

• Security Guard II (SG II)

• Security Guard I (SG I)

DEPARTMENT

Board of Security Commissioners

Commissioner N/A @ 156

Commissioner N/A @ 107

Commissioner N/A @ 727

Commissioner N/A @ 679

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Officer N/A @ N/A

Chief Operations Officer

Operations Officer N/A @ N/A

Chief Technical Officer

Technical Officer N/A @ N/A

Office of Special Operations

Director - Operations Officer N/A @ N/A

Cash In Transit Bureau

Commanding Officer - Technical Officer N/A @ N/A

Cash In Transit  Group
Commanding Officer - Security Commander N/A @ N/A

Cash In Transit Division

Officer in Charge - Security Captain N/A @ N/A

Special Problems Bureau

Commanding Officer - Technical Officer N/A @ N/A

Special Problems Division

Officer in Charge - Security Captain N/A @ N/A

Office of Support Services

Director - Technical Officer N/A @ N/A

Administrative Bureau
Commanding Officer - Security Commander N/A @ N/A

Support Services Group
Commanding Officer - Security Administrator II VACANT

Communications Division

Officer in Charge - Security Lieutenant N/A @ N/A

Facilities Management Division

Officer in Charge - Security Administrator I N/A @ N/A

Motor Transport Division

Officer in Charge - Security Administrator I N/A @ N/A

Civilian Employment Section

Officer in Charge - Security Sergeant II N/A @ N/A

Civilian Management Section

Officer in Charge - Security Administrator II N/A @ N/A

The powers of a rank are only active when on-duty as that rank. Guards are strictly prohibited from displaying and roleplaying as ranks other than they are entitled, following ranks, or ranks not authorized by Agency Standards.

101.21 UNIFORMED RANKS.

Security Guard I (SG I). [Members]

Security guards/officers I who have completed recruitment and are now full-time employees of the Department. They may take out civilian ride-alongs with permission from the active highest supervisor. Security guards/officers may patrol as following divisions:

• Basic Patrol;

• Area Cycle Detail (Only counts for Los Santos International Airport Police Department Security Division);

• Foot Beat;

• Armored Division

They may request permission for:

• Recruiting Unit;

Security Guard (SG II). [Sec. Supervisor]

Security guards/officers II have been upgraded from the rank of security guards/officers. Although they aren't field supervisors, they should be held to a higher standard than that of security guards/officers, being a resource for ranks below them. They can deploy as:

• K-9 Unit;

• Recruiting Unit.

Security Sergeant I (Sgt. I). [Sec. Supervisor]

• May issue suspension of up to a day for any Senior Security Guards/Officers or below;

• May grant the deployment of resources that require Supervisor permission;

• May declare themselves as Incident Commander;

• May conduct short-notice rollcalls/regroups to reorganize units; and,

• May act as an Assistant Shift Officer (CALLSIGN-20), provided a Shift Officer (CALLSIGN-10) is on duty.

Security Sergeant II (Sgt. II). [Sec. Supervisor] In character rank only, has no departmental meaning.

• May act as Shift Officer.

Security Lieutenant (Lt. I). [Sec. CTO+]

• May issue a suspension of up to 5 days for any Sgt. I or below;

• May act as Shift Officer;

• May be delegated as the Officer-in-Charge of a Unit/Section/Detail.

Security Captain (Capt. I). [Sec. CTO+] 

• May promote or demote up to Senior Security Guards without prior approval from a Commander or above;

• May terminate any Senior Security Guards or below without prior approval from a Commander or above; 

• May issue indefinite suspensions to any Sgt. II or below; and,

• May be delegated as the Commanding Officer of a Division.

Chief Technical Officer. [Sec. CTO+]

• May issue indefinite suspensions to any Lt. or below;

• May demote any Senior Security Guards or below without prior approval from the CEO;

• May terminate any Senior Security Guards or below without prior approval from the CEO;

• May promote up to the rank of Senior Security Guards without prior approval from the CEO; 

• May utilize any departmental vehicle in any situation requiring it; and,

• May be delegated as the Commanding Officer of a Group.

Chief Operations Officer. [Sec. COO+]

• May issue indefinite suspensions to any Capt. or below;

• May demote any Lt. or below without prior approval from the COP;

• May terminate any Sgt. II or below without prior approval from the COP; 

• May promote up to Sgt. II without prior approval from the COP; and,

• May be delegated as the Commanding Officer of a Bureau.

• May perform the duties of the CEO when they are unavailable for extended periods of time; and,

• May be delegated as the Director of an Office.

Chief Executive Officer. [Sec. CEO]

Holds full responsibility of the department and it’s employees.

• May employ civilians into the Department;

• May promote employees of any rank, to any rank;

• May demote employees of any rank, to any rank; and,

• May terminate employees of any rank.

• SUPERVISORS

• Director: The Commanding Officer of an Office.

• Staff Officer: An officer holding the rank of Captain or above.

• Commanding Officer: An employee responsible for leading a Bureau, Group, Geographical Area, or a Division.

• Supervisor: An employee involved in field supervision or providing general oversight for a Division, Section, or Unit.

• Shift Officer: Is an employee responsible for overseeing a particular watch within a Division or Geographical Area.

• ORGANISATION

• Department: The Security faction.

• Office: A functional unit under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer.

• Bureau: A significant segregation, either functional or geographical, comprising similar Divisions or Geographical Areas within the Department.

• Group: A functional segregation of activities and/or an assembly of two or more divisions or sections within an office or bureau.

• Area: A geographic subdivision of an operations Bureau.

• Division: A functional subdivision of activities within an office, bureau, group, area, or division.

• Section: A major activity within an office, bureau, group, area, or division.

• Unit: A specific activity within an area, division, or section.

• Detail: A specific assignment or duty.

Security Guard/Officer

Security Guard/Officer make up the bread and butter of the Department. The Security Guard/Officer rank is divided into multiple paygrade ranks: Security Guard/Officer I, II

Security Guard/Officer IIs are individuals who have demonstrated unwavering determination to excel, typically specializing in a specific role within the security forces. They consistently contribute 100% effort to their tasks, prioritizing the resolution of situations in the most effective manner. Their understanding of department policies is at an advanced level, and they have earned a reputation for being competent and skilled Security Guards/Officers.

Security Sergeant

Security Sergeants are divided into two ranks: Security Sergeant I and Security Sergeant II.

Security Sergeant I provides field supervision to units, taking command of situations after thorough briefings. They ensure that all units under their supervision carry out their duties correctly. Security Sergeant I attains their rank by demonstrating excellent decision-making skills, effective communication, and leadership capabilities, especially in stressful situations, among their fellow security guards/officers.

Security Sergeant IIs have a more complex list of tasks within the Department. Most notably, they act as Watch Commanders and supervise an entire patrol watch.

Security Lieutenant

Security Lieutenants are appointed as Officer-in-Charge of diverse security agencies and administrative functions.

• Lieutenant Is are typically designated as Watch Commanders at Geographical Areas and assigned to specialized administrative or command positions.

Depending on their division of assignment, each Lieutenant oversees the activities of their subordinates. They coordinate specialized training, ensure an adequate stock of tactical supplies and equipment, and assume a leadership role at the scene of a crime, among other responsibilities.

Security Captain

Security Captains act as divisional Commanding Officers within the Department. The rank of Captain is divided into three pay grades. At each pay grade level they assume a more complex and difficult level of responsibility within their assignment.

•  Captain Is typically serve as the Commanding Officer of a geographic patrol division. They may also take on the role of the Commanding Officer of a specialized division or, in certain cases, act as the Assistant Commanding Officer of a large specialized division. Additionally, they may assume the position of the Commanding Officer of a Geographical Area or a large specialized division.

As the Commanding Officer of a patrol, the Captain is responsible for inspecting and overseeing security guards/officers to ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, regulations, and standards. They also inspect personnel, facilities, and tactics for safety and training needs.

Security Commander

Police Commanders act as Commanding Officers of Bureaus within the Department.

As Commanding Officer of a Bureau, Commanders are responsible for everything that goes on in their Bureau and ensuring the Divisions underneath the Bureau keep in compliance with Departmental policies and regulations.

Chief Technical Officer

Chief Technical Officers are commonly designated as Commanding Officers of an Office within the Department.

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officers assume responsibility for the Department when the Chief Executive Officer is occupied with other matters.

Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer holds authority over the entire Department, answering solely to the Board of Security Commissioners. Their responsibilities include directing, planning, and coordinating the security personal and property, as well as preserving peace to property owners.