farie82 Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) My own opinion on how to rank security officers based on tiers. F Tier: Greytider who found a baton These usually don't walk around for long since admins are usually pretty quick on the draw for these. Uses their equipment to grief people. Might even be other officers Please god don't be this tier Gets called shitcurrity (rightfully so) E Tier: The bald officer Somebody who joins the ranks without knowing anything about security. Sometimes behaves a bit like tier F due to it. Talks very little or not at all on the comms. Usually disappears and nobody will be the wiser. Uses arbitrary crimes with arbitrary sentences. The worst offenders don't listen to other security members who try to teach them how actual sentencing is done. Uses their batons on harm mode because they don't know that you can use them on help mode to just stun people Gets called shitcurrity (rightfully so, get more experience before attempting security. It's hard job that demands a lot of skill from the user. Be it mechanic wise or knowledge wise.) D Tier: The rookie Knows a bit about law and SoP. But does make mistakes Only uses the standard equipment like a baton, a taser and cuffs. Does not know how to effectively use bola's or flashbangs. Tases any "criminal" on sight. No matter the situation. Does not speak when an arrest is made or does not let the person being arrested know why they are being arrested. Uses the security comms a little. But does not respond to calls himself most of the time Forgets about perma prisoners. Or just walks into their cells without much reason. Knows about some threats. And usually does not know how to deal with them. Lets caught criminals bleed out in processing because they do not notice that the criminal is dying. Does not know what implants being offered do. Might still take them though. Or just ignore them Takes any weapon provided to them. Officers that take the big blue gun from the armory usually fall under this tier. Gets called shitcurrity (you will get better as long as you're willing to learn from mistakes) C Tier: The Regular Joe His sentencing usually are correct. But usually forgets context and keeps the stations situation out of the sentences. Example: Always gives max time even though the station is on green and the criminal did a minor crime Sometimes uses special equipment like bolas. But usually ends up misusing them (it is a learning process though!) Responds to calls but does this without telling on the comms. This usually leads to the mimes office being filled with officers to arrest one clown breaking into the place. Walks into perma to get out the perma prisoner without backup or preparation. Leading to a sad slipped officer or worse. Tases on people a bit too often. Usually it is warranted but sometimes it happens because the perp is walking away because he did not notice that the officer is arresting him. Communication is key here Knows about most threats. But does not always know how to deal with them Usually gets the criminal get medical care if they are dying Takes every implant offered to them. Regardless of the situation. Take guns when provided to them. They know what most do yet are not that experienced yet in using them. Uses the chat highlight system to ensure they do notice when people call their name. More an OOC thing but this helps you as a player so much with noticing things you should actually notice. Gets called shitcurrity B Tier: The robust officer Makes sure to sentence people with relative appropriate sentences. Lower sentences if it's calm. And higher if the crime was violent and such. Knows most things about law and SoP and how to apply them. Knows how to utilize most special equipment that security has to offer. Uses comms a lot and responds to most callouts while telling others he is going. Knows when a situation is resolved by the calls of other officers on the comms. Prepares himself either with backup or by stunning the perma prisoner if this is needed prior to escorting him to escape. Talks to criminals before arresting them. Getting their story of the case if this seems fit. Then tells them they are going to cuff them if the situation requires it. Or don't cuff them and escort them to security uncuffed. Knows how to deal with most if not all threats and does so at all times. Is robust, both in combat and in other mechanics. Knows when to retreat and when to attack. Knows what implants are good for which situation and takes them accordingly. Got clings that EMP a lot? Welp not taking the upgraded heart today. Asks for help from other departments when it is required. Also notifies the captain or HoS if things are calming down and an alert lowering can happen soon. Knows what most if not all weapons do and know how to use them in most situations. Uses the chat highlight system to ensure they do notice when people request security or a crime gets reported. More an OOC thing but this helps you as a player so much with noticing things you should actually notice. Gets called shitcurrity A Tier: The hero we deserve Lets people of the hook if the situation fits it. You don't always have to brig people for things. A warning can be enough at times. Knows law and SoP from the top of their head. When to apply them and when not. This is important especially for SoP. Is robust but knows when to use it and when not. Antags are there to make the rounds interesting. Completely shutting them down by using all the tricks you know is not fun for either side. A long battle back and forth is. Knows how to use tools outside of security if needed. Need a door hacked open? Go for it if there is no other way. This should be used sparsely if possible. Asking for help is usually the better way. Provides detailed yet short information on the comms if needed. Callouts for criminals at locations for instance. Their description and what they did. Aids other officers/crew with things. Be it learning on how to be an officer. Or by helping them get out of situations. Getting the criminal is not always the goal. Getting your coworkers out alive is. Tries to make an arrest interesting for the person being arrested. If said person is willing to RP that is. If it's just a shitter then go ahead with the max sentence. Knows all about the threats. But chooses not always to use it. See a new agent with their PDA in their hands in a locker? Just jokingly state to lock their PDA and walk away. Catching said crew member will remove an antag from the round yes. But it won't make it interesting for them or for the station. Does not always take implants if they can. Only when it is really needed. Implants will buff you and this might result in more boring fights. They should be used to make the battle more fair. Not to make you unstoppable. Talks with prisoners on downtime. Including perma prisoners. They usually did their role and made a mistake. This should not mean they should be punished for it by being put in a cell all on their own. That is boring as hell Knows what all weapons do and how to use them in all situations. Yet does not always take them. One known agent with no weapons onboard? No need for a shotgun then. Just a baton and taser will do. Gets called shitcurrity I might have forgotten a lot of things on here. Playing a security officer means you have to deal with a lot of stuff and have to keep track of a lot. Do tell if I missed some stuff and I hope you enjoyed it/found it useful! Edited February 20, 2021 by farie82 Added the chat highlights text 2 3 7 1 2 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkmight9 Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 with all of these guides coming along I might just make a chaplain guide. I wouldn't consider myself an expert chaplain but I at least take the role seriously. 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-142018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veterankyl Posted April 12, 2020 Posted April 12, 2020 If you need suggestions or ideas for the chaplain guide, just let me know. I usually play a lot of chaplain. Given the ranking system, I'd consider myself a solid B Tier chaplain. Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-142754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farie82 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Posted April 13, 2020 22 hours ago, Veterankyl said: If you need suggestions or ideas for the chaplain guide, just let me know. I usually play a lot of chaplain. Given the ranking system, I'd consider myself a solid B Tier chaplain. I'd say go for it and make one my man. I ain't a chaplain player at all so I won't know how to make a good guide myself Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-142797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliminator Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 S tier - uses the shotgun you know why? Cos it's quick, clean and effective as fuck. Why would i fuck around with the shitty hybrid tas- 4 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-152809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landerlow Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 @Regular Joe C tier confirmed. but no you're actaully an exemplary sec player 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-152812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viz Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 wow I'm like B+ or A- that's cool 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-152817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timelessdaze Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 >gets called shitcurity it is the job you’re always doing wrong no matter how you do it after all 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice3333333333 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 The shotgun is the superior law enforcement weapon. 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyd Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 I think I'm a combination of B and A, but mostly B. My main problem is I don't main security, it's something I hop in when I feel like it, as I will often play detective or pod pilot. I'm rarely a security patrol officer, preferring the flexibility that pod pilot allows me. If I was going to pick out my main weakness, it's remembering the sentencing caveats of space law and such. Very much a talker though. Prefer to chat with potential crims first, very much hate the mentality of tasering first and questions later. There are exceptions to this; dangerous EoC's that are obviously not going to sit and chat with you, and in those situations, shooting first is your best best. Also surprised the highlight string didn't get a mention in any of the tiers (mainly the upper ones). I deem the chat highlight function to be essential on a high pop round. Anytime I'm going poddy/detective, I'll put keywords like 'detective pod pilot security hos Head Security help death alarm' and vice versa in there because the chat does be whizzing by and it really helps filter out the noise. Also if you know what kind of antags you are dealing with, putting them in the string helps! 3 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyd Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 Also - shout out to Henk de Fries, Jean Regulier and Evie (and I'm sure there's a few more I'm forgetting) - Some of the best A-Tier security that I know. Henk especially who really came a long way on his reverse alphabet trip from F to A! :P 2 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineapple Salad Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 This is an awesome and well written guide. Dan approves 2 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaty Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 Tier SS: you know how to kill stuff and win the game and thats what matters after all. 1 2 1 Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robveelben Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 In all honesty most officers are c or d tier with a few b and the top 10% A tier I am a C+ when it comes to normal sec Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farie82 Posted February 20, 2021 Author Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 11:22 PM, Xyd said: Also surprised the highlight string didn't get a mention in any of the tiers (mainly the upper ones). I deem the chat highlight function to be essential on a high pop round Good point. Totally forgot about that one when writing the guide. It is a must for sure and I can't properly play without it! Link to comment https://www.paradisestation.org/forum/topic/18293-farie82s-tier-guide-for-security-officers/#findComment-153161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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