(a) There shall be the following grades of full-time patrolmen within the Sebring Police Department:
(1) Probationary 3rd Grade Police Officer/Patrolman: After initial appointment by the Manager and during the twelve-month probationary period.
(2) 2nd Grade Police Officer/Patrolman: After successfully completing the twelve-month probationary period and the final appointment by the Manager.
(3) 1st Grade Police Officer/Patrolman: After one year as a 2nd grade police officer/patrolman excluding the probationary period of subsection (a)(1) hereof and upon recommendation of the Chief of Police and appointment by the Manager. (Ord. 20-08. Passed 8-11-08.)
(b) There shall be the following ranks of officers within the Division:
(1) Sergeant: Upon appointment by the Manager in accordance with the Civil Service Rules. (Ord. 1315-83. Passed 9-12-83.)