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ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE GENERAL ORDER Effective Date: February 8, 2025  Amends – GO 3.1.0 ( July 16, 2024 ) Number: 3.1.0 Distribution: All Personnel Review Month: February Reviewing Authority: SSD / Quality Assurance Subject: Organization This order consists of the following: 1. Purpose 2. Policy 3. Definitions 4. Command Structure 5. Organization 1. Purpose The Orange County Sheriff’s Office will provide a formal organizational structure with clearly defined components so the chain of command and functional divisions are clearly perceived by all personnel. It is necessary that all personnel, either employed or appointed, be sufficiently familiar with the structure, functions, activities and services associated with the operation of the agency in order to assist visitors and citizens by directing their questions or problems to the proper organizational compone nt. The organizational structure of the agency is grouped by function and depicted on an organizational chart available to all personnel. This direct ive is to delineate the functional responsibilities of components within the agency. 2. Policy Organizational descriptions and organizational charts will provide all agency personnel and other interested parties with a functional representation of each structural component. Since staffing patterns can change without modification to the organizational structure, charts will not reflect the number of personnel assigned to each component. The organizational chart will be updated as changes are made. 3. Definit ions The following structural components and organizational terminology will be used by all personnel within the agency: A. Office of the Sheriff The Office of the Sheriff is an organizational component which includes the functions of the Office of the Sherif f, the Office of the Undersheriff, Staff Director and L egislative Affairs . B. Bureau A bureau, commanded by a Chief Deputy, is the second subordinate organizational component within the agency. C. Division A division, commanded by a Major or civilian equivale nt, is the third subordinate 3.1.0, Page 2 of 26 organizational component within the agency. D. Sector A sector is a geographically defined patrol area, commanded by a Captain, responsible for performing traditional patrol activities. E. Section A section is a subordinate organizational component within a division and is commanded by a Captain or civilian equivalent. F. Unit A unit is an organized group of personnel assigned a specialized function or task and is commanded by a Lieutenant or civilian equivalent. G. Squad A squad is the principle subordinate organizational component within a division, section, unit or sector and is under the command of a single supervisor. H. Detail A detail is a sub -component of a sector, division, section, unit or squad in which personnel are assigned a specialized activity. I. Team A team is a group whose primary assignments are in functional areas and are assembled for a special purpose as needed. Team supervisors report to a commanding officer designated by the Sheriff or designee for control purposes. These teams include but are not limited to: 1. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 2. Honor Guard 3. Casualty Benefits Team (CBT). 4. Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Team 4. Command Structure The order of rank for the agency is as follows: A. Sworn 1. Sheriff 2. Undersheriff 3. Bureau Chief Deputy (Bureau Commander) 4. Major (Division Commander) 5. Captain (Section/Sector Commander) 6. Lieutenant 7. Sergeant 8. Corporal 9. Deputy Sheriff First Class a. Master Deputy b. Detective c. Agent 10. Deputy Sheriff a. Detective b. Agent 3.1.0, Page 3 of 26 c. Trainee 11. Court Security Deputy 12. Reserve Deputy 13. Auxiliary Deputy B. Non-Sworn 1. Director/Comptroller/ General Counsel 2. Assistant Director/Manager/Managing Supervisor 3. Section/Unit Supervisor 4. Shift Supervisor or ASL 5. Employee/Career Path Employee 6. Part-time Employee 7. Volunteer 5. Organization A. Office of the Sheriff The Office of the Sheriff provides various specialized, managerial and executive services and is composed of the Sheriff, the Office of Undersheriff, and the Staff Director . 1. Sheriff The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for Orange County, Florida. The Sheriff coordinates and directs all functions of the agency. The duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff are delineated by the Florida Constitution, Article VIII, Section 1(d) and FS Chapter 30 . 2. Reporting directly to the Sheriff are the Undersheriff, and the Staff Directo r. a. Undersheriff The Undersheriff is the second highest ranking member of the agency. When the Sheriff is unavailable, the Undersheriff acts in the capacity of the Sheriff. b. Staff Director The Staff Director provides high level administrative support to the Sheriff and Undersheriff, assists in the coordination of special projects, acts as an agency liaison and assists with internal and external conflict resolution. B. Office of the Undersheriff 1. The Office of the Undersheriff is responsible for administration and support for the Sheriff. Reporting directly to the Undersheriff are Legal Services, Strategic Communications, Professional Standards, Fiscal Management, Central Florida Intelligence Exch ange (CFIX)/Intelligence,