Probationary Trooper is the rank assigned to all new members of the department. Probationary Troopers 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 Probationary Trooper is eligible for promotion, he/she will be promoted to the rank of Trooper, except for in certain circumstances in which a PTP may be promoted to Trooper First Class.

Directly above the rank of Trooper, is the rank of Trooper First Class. Troopers that have been promoted to TFC are able to apply to be Field Training Officers.

After TFC comes the rank of Senior Trooper. Senior Troopers have demonstrated increased knowledge in the department and its policies, and as such, are eligible to pursue more opportunities in the department

Next is the rank of Master Trooper. Troopers are promoted to this rank because they have shown the ability to be thorough, professional, and would possibly make good candidates for a Chain of Command position.

The final of the SAHP's member ranks is the rank of Chief Master Trooper. Troopers are promoted to this rank because they have shown their dedication to the department and would make skilled candidates for a Chain of Command position.

Senior Corporals are the next rank after CPL. SCPLs handle transfer and reserve requests under the supervision of the department sergeants.

Senior Sergeant is the next rank directly above SGT. SGTIIs report directly to the lieutenants of the department and work closely with them to ensure SAHP rosters are up to date.

Staff Sergeant is the next rank directly above SGTII. Staff Sergeants have an increased responsibility within the department and supervises the department's FTO program. Staff Sergeants directly supervise the department CPLs.

The Sergeant First Class is the rank directly above SSGT. The Sergeant First Class has an increased responsibility within the department and supervises the department's Administration Division. The Sergeant First Class directly supervises the department SGTIIs.

Master Sergeant is the final SAHP Staff rank and is directly above the rank of SSGT. The SAHP has two MSG positions, and members of this rank are responsible for leading other department non-commissioned officers (CPL-MSG). In addition, Master Sergeants monitor department commendations.

The rank of Lieutenant is the first Senior Staff rank in the SAHP. Members of this rank have shown increased dedication to the department as well as proven proficient in their field knowledge. Lieutenants are also responsible for supervising the FTO program, managing department rosters, and managing patrol log reports.

Captain is the rank directly above Lieutenant in the rank structure. Captains are responsible for managing patrol log reports and managing SAHP Chain of Command documents.

The rank of Major is the first rank in the Chain of Command that is considered "Command Staff." Members of Command Staff are the upper echelon of the SAHP's operations, and as such, members chosen to be promoted to the rank of Major must have demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills. Majors are responsible for overseeing the FTO program director and managing SAHP subdivisions.

Commander is the next rank in the Chain of Command and is directly above the rank of Major. Commanders are considered community Jr. Administration and have demonstrated strength in the areas of investigations and discipline. Commanders act as liaisons between the SAHP and external departments.

The Assistant Commissioner of the Highway Patrol is the third-highest-ranking individual in the department. The Assistant Commissioner is also a member of several sub-offices and carries out a plethora of duties, to maintain the integrity of the department's operations.

The Deputy Commissioner of the Highway Patrol is the second-in-command for the operations of the department. The Deputy Commissioner is the SAHP's the Chain of Command Supervisor and the Professionalism and Ethics Supervisor

Commissioner of the Highway Patrol is the highest rank in the structure. The Commissioner is responsible for supervising the overall operation of the department and ensures that subordinates are operating in a proper fashion.