Sheriffs Probationary is the rank assigned to all new members of the department. Sheriffs Probationary are required to complete three ride-alongs per our FTO program guidelines, in order to be certified for solo patrol and eligible for promotion.
Once a Sheriffs Probationary is eligible for promotion, he/she will be promoted to the rank of Deputy, except for in certain circumstances in which a PTP may be promoted to Senior Deputy.
Directly above the rank of Deputy, is the rank of Senior Deputy
The last Member Rank is Corporal. Deputies Promoted to Corporal have shown knowledge in Law Enforcement, and have shown an ability to be thorough, thoughtful, and professional in all aspects of the job. These Deputies will be looked at for Supervisor Positions.
Directly above the rank of Senior Corporal, is the rank of Senior Corporal.
Sergeant is directly after Senior Corporal Troopers that have reached this rank have demonstrated their leadership skills and have passed the Sergeant's Exam.
Staff Sergeant is the next rank directly above SGT. Staff Sergeants have an increased responsibility within the department and supervises the department's FTO program. Staff Sergeants directly supervise the department CPLs. Staff Sergeant is also the last rank before becoming a Department Staff member.
Lieutenant is the first rank to be considered Department Staff. The BCSO has five LT positions, and members of this rank are responsible for leading other department non-commissioned officers (CPL-SSGT). In addition, Lieutenants monitor department commendations.
The Captain is directly above Lieutenant in rank, and answers to the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Chief Deputy. Captains are In charge of Assisting in investigating Internal Affair complaints.
The Major is directly above Captain in rank, and answers to the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Chief Deputy. Majors are In charge of Assisting in investigating Internal Affair complaints.
The Chief Deputy is directly above Major in rank, and answers to the Sheriff, and Undersheriff Chief Deputies are In charge of investigating Internal Affair complaints, and Overseeing all Department Staff.
The Undersheriff is the second-in-command for the operations of the department. The Undersheriff is the BCSO the Chain of Command Supervisor and the Professionalism and Ethics Supervisor
Sheriff of the Blaine County Sheriffs Office is the highest rank in the structure. The Sheriff is responsible for supervising the overall operation of the department and ensures that subordinates are operating in a proper fashion.