Officers are eligible to take the Corporal Examination after completing their probationary period. The probationary period is 12 months after graduation from the academy. Lateral hires serve a 12 month probationary period from the date of hire. Officers can be promoted to Corporal after three years time in service. Promotion to Corporal results in a 10% increase in salary. Lateral entry candidates may receive increased annual compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Public Safety Dispatchers are given a salary increase upon certification as a Dispatcher and completion of two years service. Opportunity exists for competitive selection as a lead dispatcher and dispatch supervisor. Lateral entry candidates may receive increased annual compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.