Department Chain of Command

Commissioner - J. Wallace

Duties -

The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol is the head of the entire department. The Commissioner oversees many sub offices of the department including:

The CHP Professionalism and Ethics Division
Patrol Division
Administration Division

In addition to heading the aforementioned sub offices, the Commissioner’s day-to-day duties include:

Overseeing the operation of the entire department
Communicating with external departments to resolve interdepartmental affairs
Managing the department’s fleet of patrol vehicles, including new acquisitions

The Commissioner is also the head of the Chain of Command and will have the final say in all department matters/disputes.

Deputy Commissioner - T. Smith

Duties -

The Deputy Commissioner of the Highway Patrol is the second highest ranking individual in the department. He/she is the Commissioner’s assistant when it comes to department matters and serves as Interim Commissioner in his/her absence. The Deputy Commissioner is also a member of several sub offices and carries out the following duties:

Chain of Command Supervisor
- Makes CoC recommendations to the Commissioner
CHP Professionalism and Ethics Division Supervisor

Assistant Commissioner - L. Stephenson

Duties -

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 the following duties:
Oversees the Administration Division
Oversees the Patrol Division
Deputy Chain of Command Supervisor
CHP Professionalism and Ethics Division Supervisor

Commander - K. Norris

Duties - Commander of Administration

The CHP Commander of Administration is responsible for all administrative tasks delegated to the Commander’s Office. Included in this are the following responsibilities:

Department Subdivision Head
Administration Division Advisor
Assistant Chain of Command Supervisor
Direct Supervisor to the Major, Captains, and Lieutenants of Administration

Commander - M. Riggs

Duties - Patrol Commander

The CHP Patrol Commander is responsible for any and all things regarding the logistics of the field operations of the department. Included in this are the following responsibilities:

Department Troops Supervisor
Assistant Chain of Command Supervisor
Direct Supervisor to the Patrol Major, Captain, and Lieutenants

Major - Vacant.

Duties - Major of Administration

The CHP Major of Administration is the direct assistant to the CDR of Administration. In addition, he/she also has the following responsibilities:

Liaison to the Internal Development Team
Department Troopers Supervisor
Chain of Command Training Initiative Head

Major - Vacant.

Duties - Patrol Major

The CHP Patrol Major is the direct assistant to the Patrol CDR. In addition, he/she also has the following responsibilities:

FTO Program Director
Chain of Command Training Initiative Head

Captain - Vacant.

Duties - Captain of Administration

The CHP Captain(s) of Administration are in charge of all paperwork and administrative items pertaining to the operation of the department. The captain(s) of Administration directly supervise the Lieutenant(s) of Administration, ensure that rosters are being updated accurately, and that CHP CoC documents are secure. In addition, the Captains of Administration are responsible for managing patrol logs, and each of the two serve as the commander of one of the department’s two patrol teams.

Captain - Vacant.

Duties - Captain of Administration

The CHP Captain(s) of Administration are in charge of all paperwork and administrative items pertaining to the operation of the department. The captain(s) of Administration directly supervise the Lieutenant(s) of Administration, ensure that rosters are being updated accurately, and that CHP CoC documents are secure. In addition, the Captains of Administration are responsible for managing patrol logs, and each of the two serve as the commander of one of the department’s two patrol teams.

Captain - Vacant.

Duties - Patrol Captain

The CHP Patrol Captain is responsible for working with the other patrol supervisors (Major and Commander) and directly supervises the Patrol Lieutenant. In addition, the Patrol Captain help to manage CHP Troops and patrol logs

Lieutenant - Vacant.

Duties - Lieutenant of Administration

The CHP Lieutenant(s) of Administration are responsible for the primary operation and updating of the department’s rosters. They operate in such capacity under the supervision of the Captains of Administration and directly supervise the department Senior Sergeant(s).

Lieutenant - Vacant.

Duties - Lieutenant of Administration

The CHP Lieutenant(s) of Administration are responsible for the primary operation and updating of the department’s rosters. They operate in such capacity under the supervision of the Captains of Administration and directly supervise the department Senior Sergeant(s).

Lieutenant - Vacant.

Duties - Lieutenant of Administration

The CHP Patrol Lieutenant works under the supervision, and in coordination with, the other patrol supervisors (Captain, Major, and Commander) and directly supervises the department Staff Sergeants. The Patrol Lieutenants are tasked as the CHP’s FTO (Field Training Officer) Program Assistant Directors.

Lieutenant - Vacant.

Duties - Lieutenant of Administration

The CHP Patrol Lieutenant works under the supervision, and in coordination with, the other patrol supervisors (Captain, Major, and Commander) and directly supervises the department Staff Sergeants. The Patrol Lieutenants are tasked as the CHP’s FTO (Field Training Officer) Program Assistant Directors.

Lieutenant - Vacant.

Duties - Lieutenant of Administration

The CHP Patrol Lieutenant works under the supervision, and in coordination with, the other patrol supervisors (Captain, Major, and Commander) and directly supervises the department Staff Sergeants. The Patrol Lieutenants are tasked as the CHP’s FTO (Field Training Officer) Program Assistant Directors.

Sergeant - Vacant.

Duties - Sergeant of Administration

The CHP Sergeants of Administration are responsible for the primary operation and updating of the department’s rosters. They operate in such capacity under the supervision of the Lieutenant of Administration and directly supervise the department

Sergeant - Vacant.

Duties - Sergeant of Administration

The CHP Sergeants of Administration are responsible for the primary operation and updating of the department’s rosters. They operate in such capacity under the supervision of the Lieutenant of Administration and directly supervise the department

Sergeant - Vacant.

Duties - Sergeant of Administration

The CHP Patrol Sergeant works under the supervision, and in coordination with, the other patrol supervisors, and directly supervises the department Officers and Cadet. The Patrol Sergeant are tasked as the CHP’s FTO (Field Training Officer).

Sergeant - Vacant.

Duties - Sergeant of Administration

The CHP Patrol Sergeant works under the supervision, and in coordination with, the other patrol supervisors, and directly supervises the department Officers and Cadet. The Patrol Sergeant are tasked as the CHP’s FTO (Field Training Officer).

Sergeant - Vacant.

Duties - Sergeant of Administration

The CHP Patrol Sergeant works under the supervision, and in coordination with, the other patrol supervisors, and directly supervises the department Officers and Cadet. The Patrol Sergeant are tasked as the CHP’s FTO (Field Training Officer).

Troopers

Duties - Troopers of CHP

The CHP Patrol Troopers works under Sergeant supervision, assisting motorists in need of help, and working with other emergency officials to help manage and eventually clear accident scenes. They also assist local police forces in apprehending criminals or assisting in emergency situations.

Cadet

Duties - Cadet of CHP

The CHP Cadet are Trainee or Candidate Troopers that are in process of becoming a Troopers of California Highway Patrol. They are required for Basic Training such as (Driving Patrol Vehicles, Learning Basic stuff during ride-along and more learning experiences) with a Higher Command Troopers that are Higher Rank. Cadet always required Basic Training in order to become a California Highway Patrol.

Patrol Sergeants

Master Sergeant - Vacant.

Duties - The CHP has two Master Sergeant positions: One Master Sergeant of Administration and One Master Sergeant of Patrol. Below are their separate duties:

Master Sergeant of Administration: Vacant.

The primary duty of a Master Sergeant of Administration is to supervise the Sergeant First Classes and the Senior Sergeants on their duties. In addition, the Master Sergeant of Administration is responsible for handling Leave of Absence (LOA) requests. The Master Sergeant of Administration works under the direct supervision of the Lieutenant of Administration.

Master Sergeant of Patrol: Vacant.

The primary duty of a Master Sergeant of Patrol is to supervise the Staff Sergeants and the Sergeants on their duties. In addition, the Master Sergeant of Patrol is responsible for recognizing those in the department that have received commendation forms. The Master Sergeant of Patrol works under the direct supervision of the Patrol Lieutenant.

Sergeant First Class -Vacant.

Duties - The CHP has two Sergeant First Class positions. The Sergeant First Class works under the supervision of the Master Sergeant of Administration. The primary duty of the Sergeant first class is to oversee and direct the Senior Sergeants on their duties. The Sergeant First Class is also responsible for assisting the Master Sergeant of Administration in Leave of Absence (LOA) requests.

Staff Sergeant - Vacant.

Duties - The primary duty of an CHP Staff Sergeant is acting as a senior supervisor for the department’s Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. Staff Sergeants operate under the direction of the Master Sergeant of Patrol, and directly supervise the department Sergeants.

Senior Sergeant -Vacant.

Duties - The CHP Senior Sergeants’ primary duty is to serve as Community Relations Officers for the department. As a Community Relations Officer, Senior Sergeants obtain feedback from other departments and work to improve and maintain interdepartmental relations. Senior Sergeants also work under the supervision of the Lieutenant(s) of Administration to update and manage department rosters.

Sergeants - Vacant.

Duties - Sergeant is the first rank in the CoC that is considered a “Staff” rank. Sergeants are responsible for handling transfer requests, both in and out of the department, and Reserve Trooper applications. Sergeants also serve as supervisors to the Field Training Officer (FTO) program. Sergeants directly supervise the Senior Corporals and operate under the direct supervision of the Staff Sergeants.

Patrol Corporals

Senior Corporals - Vacant.

Duties - Senior Corporals in the CHP are responsible for operating under the supervision of the department Sergeants, assisting in the duties of reviewing transfer applications and applications for Reserve Trooper. Senior Corporals also assist with FTO Evaluations when necessary and serve as the department recruit and reserve coordinator. Senior Corporals also serve as supervisors to the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.

Corporals - Vacant.

Duties - Corporal is the first rank in the department CoC. Corporals work under the direct supervision of the Staff Sergeants and assist in delivering necessary services related to the CHP FTO program, for example, ride along. Corporals also serve as supervisors to the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.

Join the CoC Team!

Are you a natural leader? Do you want to help improve the department, or maybe just want to move up in the ranks? Then you should consider applying for a CoC position! Interested Senior Troopers and Master Troopers can fill out an interest application for the Corporal Selection Program. If you think this might be for you, check out the link below!

Chain of Command Application

Contact the CHP:

📞 Emergencies: 911

📞 Comments/Concerns: 1-800-TELL-SAHP

📍 731 Sustancia Road, Los Santos County, San Andreas