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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