Staff SOP
Praxis Roleplay
Staff Standard Operating Procedures
1. Purpose
This document establishes the operational structure, enforcement standards, responsibilities, and expectations for all staff members within Praxis Roleplay.
2. Scope
Applies to all staff. Compliance is mandatory.
3. Authority & Structure
Authority flows through the chain of command. Staff must:
- Operate within authority
- Follow chain of command
- Escalate when required
Ownership retains final authority.
4. Call Sign & Tier Structure
- 100 — Ownership
- 200 — Executive
- 300 — Senior
- 400 — Management
- 500 — Staff
- 600 — Trial
5. Staff Roles & Responsibilities
Ownership
Executive Management
Senior Management
Management
Administrative Staff
Moderation Team
Training Roles
6. Chain of Command & Promotion Path
Praxis is built on a linear progression system. Each division follows a defined path from entry-level roles to executive leadership. These paths are intentional and exist to provide both clarity in authority and a structured path for advancement.
All staff are expected to operate within their assigned track, follow their direct chain of command, and progress through structured advancement.
6.1 Organizational Structure (Visual)
| Tier | Level | Role | Reports To | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Ownership | Owner | — | Global |
| 200 | Executive Management | Director of Operations | Owner | Operations |
| 200 | Executive Management | Director of Departments | Owner | Departments |
| 200 | Executive Management | Director of Administration | Owner | Administration / IA |
| 200 | Executive Management | Director of Staff | Owner | Staff |
| 200 | Executive Management | Director of Community and Media | Owner | Community |
| 300 | Senior Management | Operations Manager | Director of Operations | Operations |
| 300 | Senior Management | LEO Manager | Director of Departments | Departments |
| 300 | Senior Management | IA and Compliance Manager | Director of Administration | IA |
| 300 | Senior Management | Staff Operations Manager | Director of Staff | Staff |
| 300 | Senior Management | Community Manager | Director of Community and Media | Community |
| 400 | Management | Operations Supervisor | Operations Manager | Operations |
| 400 | Management | LEO Supervisor | LEO Manager | Departments |
| 400 | Management | Investigations Supervisor | IA and Compliance Manager | IA |
| 400 | Management | IA Agent | Investigations Supervisor | IA |
| 400 | Management | Staff Supervisor | Staff Operations Manager | Staff |
| 400 | Management | Moderation and Training Supervisor | Staff Operations Manager | Staff |
| 400 | Management | Community Supervisor | Community Manager | Community |
| 500 | Staff | Administrator | Staff Supervisor | Staff |
| 500 | Staff | Moderator | Staff Supervisor | Staff |
| 600 | Trial | Trial Staff | Assigned Supervisor | Training |
7. Professional Standards
Staff may not:
- Engage in public disputes
- Show favoritism
- Misuse authority
- Staff their own scenes
8. Conflict of Interest
Staff may not handle:
- Their own scenes
- Their department scenes
- Their gang scenes
9. Enforcement Policy
+++ Progressive Discipline
- Verbal Warning
- Kick
- 20 Comserv
- 50 Comserv
- Temporary Ban
- Permanent Ban
+++ Zero-Tolerance Violations
Immediate permanent removal:
- Hate speech
- Doxxing
- Cheating
- Sexual misconduct involving minors
- Severe harassment
- Encouragement of self-harm
+++ Core Rule Enforcement
Staff must enforce:
- RDM / VDM / KOS
- New Life Rule
- Combat Logging
- Hostage Rules
- Third-Party Interference
10. Scene Intervention Protocol
+++ Procedure
- Pause scene
- Identify as staff
- State issue
- Give direction
- Resume or end
- Document
11. Evidence & Investigation
- Video
- Logs
- Staff observation
- Multiple reports
No evidence → No Action
12. Documentation Requirements
- Player names
- Rule violated
- Evidence summary
- Action taken
- Staff name
- Date/time
No documentation = action did not occur
13. Ticket Management
+++ Rules
- Acknowledge promptly
- No assumptions
- No promises
- No internal disclosure
+++ Outcomes
- Resolved
- No Action
- Insufficient Evidence
- Rule Violation Confirmed
- Escalated
- Staff Error
14. Staff Authority Limits
15. Activity Requirements
+++ Expectations
- Active during peak hours
- Handle tickets
+++ Inactivity
- 3+ days → Warning
- 5+ days → Removal
16. LOA Policy
+++ Requirements
- Must submit before absence
- Max 14 days
17. Staff Discipline
+++ Levels
- Verbal
- Written
- Strike
- Suspension
- Removal
18. Training & Certification
+++ Requirements
- Mandatory training
- No independent authority until certified
19. Confidentiality
+++ Protected Information
- Reports
- Logs
- Internal discussions
20. Staff Tools
+++ Rules
- No IC advantage
- No abuse
21. Enforcement Consistency
+++ Standards
- No favoritism
- Equal enforcement
22. Dispute Resolution
+++ Rules
- No public arguments
- Follow chain of command
23. Contingency Authority
+++ Order
- Executive
- Senior
- Management
24. Staff Identification
25. Audit System
+++ Reviews
- Tickets
- Enforcement
- Activity
26. Final Authority
Ownership may override any decision.
27. Policy Control
This SOP evolves over time.
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