1Sheriff
Four gold stars. Elected head of the Sheriff's Office. Final authority on all department matters.
Office of the Sheriff
Department leadership
2Chief Deputy
Three gold stars. Second in command. Runs the department day to day.
3Major
Gold oak leaf. Oversees divisions and Department Command Staff.
Department Command Staff
Division and unit command
4Commander
Silver oak leaf. Commands a major part of the department, such as patrol operations.
5Captain
Two gold bars. Leads a division and its supervisors.
6Lieutenant
One gold bar. Leads a unit and oversees its sergeants.
Supervisory Board
Field supervision
7Sergeant
Three chevrons. Supervises deputies on shift and approves pursuits and interventions.
Patrol Staff
The deputies on the road
8Corporal
Two chevrons. Senior deputy who leads on scenes and guides newer deputies.
9Master Deputy
One chevron and a rocker. Experienced deputy with a strong record.
10Deputy First Class
One chevron. Deputy who has proven themselves on patrol.
No insignia
11Deputy
No insignia. Fully certified deputy.
No insignia
12Probationary Deputy
No insignia. New deputy completing field training with an FTO.
Cadets
In the AcademyNo insignia
13Cadet
No insignia. Completing the FCSO Academy.
Callsigns
Every deputy's callsign shows their assignment.
| Assignment | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| High Command | 1XX | 101 |
| Patrol Unit 1 | 1XXX | 1105 |
| Patrol Unit 2 | 2XXX | 2214 |