All promotions to any rank shall be from the next immediate lower rank if the person to be promoted shall be qualified in the time of service as required by this chapter.
(A) A patrol officer must have been a member of the Police Department for three years before he or she is eligible for the rank of corporal (detective).
(B) A corporal or patrol officer must have been a member of the Police Department for a period of five years before he or she is eligible for the rank of sergeant.
(C) A sergeant must have been a member of the Police Department for a period of seven years and must have held the rank of sergeant for at least two years before he or she is eligible for the rank of captain.
(D) A captain must have been a member of the Police Department for a period of ten years and must have held the rank of captain for at least two years before he or she is eligible for the rank of major.
(Ord. G-82-925, passed 1-4-1982)