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Explore job ranks in The Sims, from Security Guard (12am-6am, $240) to Police Chief ($650). See hours, wages, and requirements.

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Explore job ranks in The Sims, from Security Guard (12am-6am, $240) to Police Chief ($650). See hours, wages, and requirements.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start as a Security Guard, working 12am-6am for a wage of $240. This role has no listed skill requirements.
  2. 2
    Advance to Cadet, working 9am-3pm for $320. This role requires +2 in Bodybuilding (Bd).
  3. 3
    Become a Patrolman, working 5pm-1am for $380. This role requires 1 point in Fitness (Fr) and +2 in Mechanical (Mc).
  4. 4
    Achieve the rank of Desk Sergeant, working 9am-3pm for $440. This role requires 2 points in Fitness (Fr), +2 in Bodybuilding (Bd), and +1 in Mechanical (Mc).
  5. 5
    Join the Vice Squad, working 10pm-4am for $490. This role requires 4 points in Fitness (Fr), +1 in Criminology (Ck), +1 in Charisma (Ch), +1 in Bodybuilding (Bd), and +1 in Logic (Lg).
  6. 6
    Become a Detective, working 9am-3pm for $540. This role requires 6 points in Fitness (Fr), +1 in Criminology (Ck), +2 in Bodybuilding (Bd), and +1 in Mechanical (Mc).
  7. 7
    Reach the position of Lieutenant, working 9am-3pm for $590. This role requires 8 points in Fitness (Fr), +1 in Criminology (Ck), +1 in Bodybuilding (Bd), +2 in Logic (Lg), and +1 in Mechanical (Mc).
  8. 8
    Qualify as SWAT Team Leader, working 9am-3pm for $625. This role requires 10 points in Fitness (Fr), +1 in Criminology (Ck), +1 in Bodybuilding (Bd), +2 in Logic (Lg), +2 in Mechanical (Mc), and +2 in Criminology (Cr).
  9. 9
    Attain the highest rank of Police Chief, working 9am-5pm for $650. This role requires 12 points in Fitness (Fr), +3 in Bodybuilding (Bd), +2 in Logic (Lg), and +2 in Mechanical (Mc).
Tips
  • Focus on increasing Fitness (Fr) and Bodybuilding (Bd) skills early on, as they are required for most promotions.
  • The Vice Squad offers a significant wage increase and requires a variety of skills, including Criminology (Ck) and Charisma (Ch).
  • The Police Chief role offers the highest wage at $650 and requires a substantial investment in Fitness (Fr) and Bodybuilding (Bd).

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