> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.blainecountysheriffoffice.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.blainecountysheriffoffice.org/sop/section-9-promotions-and-transfer-ranks/9.2-promotions-requirements.md). # 9.2 - Promotions Requirements ## Patrol Promotion Requirements: All patrol ranks must meet these requirements to be considered for promotion * Have at least 5 hours on patrol * Active within the department, either through patrol, division leadership, division, or training program. * Active in subdivisions (if applicable). * Must not have any disciplinary actions taken within the last 30 days since the last promotion. * Time spent at current rank * Attitude ## Supervisory Promotions Requirements: * Patrol hours of at least 10 hours * Activity within BCSO channels * Handling of department reports and questions * Activity within any responsibilities * Must not have any disciplinary actions taken within the last 30 days since the last promotion. * Time spent at current rank and has improved or gain knowledge to be a better supervisor * Attitude and approachability ## Command Staff Promotions Requirements: * Patrol hours of at least 10 hours * Activity within BCSO channels * Handling of department reports and questions * Activity within any responsibilities * Must not have any disciplinary actions taken within the last 30 days since the last promotion. * Time spent at current rank and has improved or gain knowledge to be a better supervisor * Attitude and approachability * Guided supervisors into the right steps of becoming a better supervisor * Helped in teaching units how to better themselves --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.blainecountysheriffoffice.org/sop/section-9-promotions-and-transfer-ranks/9.2-promotions-requirements.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.