§ 32.103 CLASSIFICATION OF RANKS.

   (A)   Ranks.

      (1)   For the purpose of the administration and operation of the merit system of the County Sheriff’s Office, the ranks shall be:

         (a)   Law enforcement.

            1.   Chief Deputy;

            2.   Captain;

            3.   Sergeant; and

            4.   Deputy.

         (b)   Corrections.

            1.   Jail Superintendent;

            2.   Corrections Sergeant; and

            3.   Correctional officer.

      (2)   Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Sheriff, from time to time as he or she deems necessary, from changing the rank structure of the Sheriff’s Office.

   (B)   Position and assignments. The ranks of Captain, Sergeant, Corrections Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff, and corrections officer are considered positions rather than assignments. Persons meeting the requirements of the qualifications and appointment procedures stated elsewhere in these rules, regulations, and procedures can attain tenure in these positions.

   (C)   Sheriff. The Sheriff, if not appointed or elected from the ranks of the Sheriff’s Office personnel, upon leaving the Office of Sheriff for any reason, except his or her removal for cause, may be appointed to any rank by the successor Sheriff.

(Prior Code, 2 TCC 3-5)