RANK STRUCTURE

Career Progression Framework

Understanding the hierarchical structure of FRSC Officers and Marshals

Regular Marshals are uniformed personnel in the Federal Road Safety Corps. The services of a Regular Marshal is permanently paid and pensionable unlike Special Marshal whose services are voluntary in nature. The "Regular" as the name implies, indicates that the marshal is duty bound to be regular in the discharge of its statutory duties. One of the primary feature of a Regular Marshals is that they serve as public relation officer, in order words they portray the image of the Commission to the public.

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FRSC OFFICERS RANKS / STRUCTURE

CM
01

Corps Marshal (CM)

Highest Rank
The Chief Executive Officer of FRSC, leading the entire organization and responsible for national road safety strategy.
DCM
02

Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM)

Second Level
The second-highest position in FRSC, deputizing for the Corps Marshal and overseeing major organizational divisions.
ACM
03

Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM)

Third Level
Senior executive position supporting the Corps Marshal in national policy formulation and implementation.
CC
04

Corps Commander (CC)

Fourth Level
Full corps command responsibility, leading major operational units and implementing national strategies.
DCC
05

Deputy Corps Commander (DCC)

Fifth Level
Deputy leadership role in corps command, supporting strategic initiatives and operational oversight.
ACC
06

Assistant Corps Commander (ACC)

Sixth Level
Entry into corps command structure, assisting in broader organizational management and policy implementation.
CRC
07

Chief Route Commander (CRC)

Seventh Level
The highest route command position, responsible for strategic planning and coordination of route operations.
SRC
08

Superintendent Route Commander (SRC)

Eighth Level
Senior operational role overseeing multiple routes and coordinating strategic enforcement activities.
RC
09

Route Commander (RC)

Ninth Level
Full command responsibility for assigned routes, managing teams and ensuring effective road safety operations.
DRC
10

Deputy Route Commander (DRC)

Tenth Level
Officers at this level assist in route command operations and begin to take on supervisory responsibilities.
ARC
11

Assistant Route Commander (ARC)

Entry Point
The foundational rank for FRSC officers, where careers begin with essential training in road safety operations and enforcement.

FRSC MARSHALS RANKS / STRUCTURE

Junior Marshals

CRMA
01

Chief Road Marshal Assistant (CRMA)

Junior Marshals
The highest rank among junior marshals, bridging to inspector roles.
DCRMA
02

Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistant (DCRMA)

Junior Marshals
Deputy leadership role preparing for transition to chief assistant position.
SRMA
03

Senior Road Marshal Assistant (SRMA)

Junior Marshals
Leadership position among junior marshals with team coordination responsibilities.
RMAI
04

Road Marshal Assistant I (RMAI)

Junior Marshals
Senior assistant role with supervisory duties and enhanced operational responsibilities.
RMAII
05

Road Marshal Assistant II (RMAII)

Junior Marshals
Progressive rank with increased responsibilities in field operations and public engagement.
RMAIII
06

Road Marshal Assistant III (RMAIII)

Entry Point - Junior Marshals
The entry-level position for road marshals, beginning their journey in road safety service.

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs)

MI-I
07

Marshal Inspector I (MI-I)

Non-Commissioned Officers
Senior inspector preparing for transition to senior NCO ranks.
MI-II
08

Marshal Inspector II (MI-II)

Non-Commissioned Officers
Mid-level inspector with broader operational oversight and team leadership roles.
MI-III
09

Marshal Inspector III (MI-III)

Non-Commissioned Officers
Entry-level inspector position with enhanced enforcement and investigative duties.

Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs)

CI
10

Chief Inspector (CI)

Highest SNCO Rank
The pinnacle of the non-commissioned officer structure, leading all NCO operations.
DCI
11

Deputy Chief Inspector (DCI)

Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
Deputy to the chief inspector with major unit command responsibilities.
ACI
12

Assistant Chief Inspector (ACI)

Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
Assistant to chief inspector with departmental oversight responsibilities.
PMI
13

Principal Marshal Inspector (PMI)

Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
Principal role in NCO structure with significant operational authority.
SMI
14

Senior Marshal Inspector (SMI)

Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
Entry into senior NCO ranks with advanced leadership and operational responsibilities.