Ontario Provincial Police - Rank

Rank

Rank Structure within the OPP is paramilitary or quasi-military in nature, with several 'non-commissioned' ranks leading to the 'officer' ranks. Contrary to popular belief, the Detective ranks fall laterally with the uniform ranks and is not a promotion above.

  • Cadet: A special placement for those attempting to become a full-time OPP constable. It is not an official first rank, as initial Constables are not Cadets first. The Cadet program has been cancelled.
  • Special Constable: this class is given the members of General Headquarters Security, Queens Park Security and the Offender Transport Officers.
  • Constable (Detective Constable): Beginning from 4th Class up to 1st Class (for payscale only), this is the common rank of the OPP.
  • Senior Constable: This rank is no longer used within the OPP.
  • Sergeant (Detective Sergeant)(Traffic Sergeant)
  • Staff Sergeant (Detective Staff Sergeant)(Traffic Staff Sergeant)
  • Sergeant Major (Highest "non-commissioned" rank)
  • Inspector (Detective Inspector)
  • Superintendent
  • Chief Superintendent
  • Deputy Commissioner: Another title used is * Provincial Commander
  • Commissioner: this is the title of the head of the force

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