List of Departments (Paragon)

This article contains a list of departments in Paragon, their structure, directors and their divisions. It is sorted first by combative departments, then civil departments in alphabetical order. This article also includes non-departments which have a Security Class 4.

Mobile Task Forces

Main Article: Mobile Task Forces (Paragon)

The Mobile Task Forces (MTF) is a combative department. It is split into three specialised task forces: Delta-1, Lambda-7 and Eta-9.

Security Department

Main Article: Security Department (Paragon)

The Security Department (SD) is a combative department of Paragon. It has two divisions: Military Police and the Security Response Unit.

Scientific Department

Main Article: Scientific Department (Paragon)

Type: Civil
Abbreviation: ScD
Overseer: LOUIEisKitted

Director (Research Director): LOUIEisKitted (list).
Deputy Director: NotNlkko (list).

The Scientific Department of the SCP Foundation is a team of elite individuals specializing in anomalous research and unconventional techniques. Conscripted among the best scientists in the world, the Scientific Department furthers the advancement and technology of humanity by leaps and bounds. Other research institutes pale in comparison to might and efficiency of the Scientific Department.

ScD admittance is held through applications in the application center.

Structure

Rank	Description	Security Class
Research Director	Responsible for all Scientific Department operations, executive lead of all administrative functions. Granted Security Class-4 within the main group and is the department's representative to Foundation Senior Command. [CAP:1]	Security Class 4
Research Manager	Second-in-command to the Director and responsible for all operations during their absence. Their main task is to oversee the rest of Command and ensure that the department's day-to-day operations are running smoothly. Granted Security Class-3 within the main group and represent the department to Foundation Command. [CAP:3]	Security Class 3
Board of Research	Main Administrative body of the Scientific Department. Are in charge of overseeing the Junior Command and assist the High Command in managing the department. [CAP:6]	Security Class 2
Research Instructor	Experienced veterans of the Scientific Department who hold the lowest command rank within the department. The primary task of Research Instructors is to host events for Entrants and other non-command personnel. [CAP:20]	Security Class 2
Senior Researcher	Senior Researchers have enough experience and are given a more advanced clearance to conduct tests which may have dangerous outcomes. Members are automatically granted Security Class-2 within the main group and are expected to serve as role models for those below them.	Security Class 2
Researcher	Standard members of the department who are well-versed in its operations, Researchers make up the bulk of the Scientific Department and are responsible for conducting tests and attending events.	Security Class 1
Junior Researcher	Recently promoted Entrants who are still new to the department's operations. They may not conduct tests on dangerous SCPs however are allowed to spectate all events onsite.	Security Class 1
Entrant	New members who have completed their application and are official members of the department. They may conduct certain tests however have a lot of work to do before moving up the ranks.	Security Class 0

Department of External Affairs

Main Article: Department of External Affairs (Paragon)

Type: Civil
Abbreviation: DEA
Overseer: Vacant
Director (Minister): IsaMack (list).

The Department of External Affairs is responsible for handling foreign affairs with other SCPFs and GOIs.

Structure

Rank	Description	Security Class
Minister	The director of the department and the chief diplomatic officer of the Foundation. The Minister of External Affairs is the top representative of Paragon. The Minister dictates relations and the direction of the department. [CAP:1]	Security Class 4
Counselor	Counsellors of the Department oversee the performance and acts of Ambassadors at the directive of the Minister. Acts as advisors to the Minister and will handle most sensitive diplomatic acts. [CAP:2]	Security Class 3
Ambassador	Ambassadors are the head of diplomatic missions. They are the direct superior of all standard personnel within their mission. Ambassadors are responsible for the day-to-day leadership of relations and personnel beneath them. [CAP:4]	Security Class 2
Envoy	Envoys are delegates of Paragon, assigned to a superior Ambassador and assists in diplomatic dialogue and events with our affiliates. Envoys will be constantly observed to be trained by their superiors, and as they gather experience, may become trusted by their Ambassador to act more independently within relations.	Security Class 1
Intern	The lowest rank in the department. As an intern, you will take a learning role in the department and observe the performance and behaviours of your superiors. Take mental notes of how full-fledged diplomats conduct themselves and conversate with foreign personnel.	Security Class 0

Ethics Committee

Main Article: Ethics Committee (Paragon)

Internal Security Department

Main Article: Internal Security Department (Paragon)

Type: N/A
Abbreviation: ISD
Overseer: Vacant
Director (Intelligence Director): Sam_Lapp1n (list).

The Internal Security Department is a domestic intelligence agency responsible for handling threats within the Foundation. They are additionally responsible for safeguarding assets and the protection of sensitive information.

Structure

Rank	Description	Security Class
Intelligence Director	The Intelligence Director is the executive of the Internal Security Department and the principal member of its Central Command. The Director holds responsibility for all aspects of the Department's operation, including recruitment of new agents, authorising and planning operations for the department in cooperation with the O5 Council, assigning agents to roles within the Department, and actively managing all training programs, exercises and operations on a daily basis. [CAP:1]	Security Class 4
Special Agent in Charge	The Special Agent in Charge is the High Command of the Internal Security Department. The agent assigned to this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Department, including directing operations, training, and personnel management. The Special Agent in Charge is granted more authority than any other agent, and accordingly they must constantly operate according to the standards of discipline, thoroughness, and service to the Foundation.	Security Class 3
Senior Agent	Senior Agents are the Medium Command role of the Internal Security Department. Agents in this role hold responsibility for managing operations of the Department as directed by their superiors. Senior Agents are given immense responsibility and trust. Each Senior Agent must be active, dedicated, and diligent in the execution of their duties without any exceptions.	Security Class 2
Agent	Agents are members of the Internal Security Department who have demonstrated excellence in all work assigned to them. Agents will be entrusted with more specialized and long term assignments that require them to be independent, confident, and capable in all Department functions.	Security Class 2
Junior Agent	Junior Agents have proven themselves as capable of understanding the requisite knowledge and principles of the Department. Agents in this role will be assigned basic tasks to assess their practical abilities in the Department's operations. Junior Agents are expected to complete all assignments given to them by Internal Security Command and provide their best effort in order to achieve higher roles in the Department.	Security Class 1
Probationary Agent	Probationary Agents are newly inducted agents of the Internal Security Department. Agents in this role will have very limited functional capacity in the Department, and instead will dedicate their time to training and familiarising themselves with the Department's expectations.	Security Class 1

Manufacturing Department

Main Article: Manufacturing Department (Paragon)

(for a list, see List of Developers)
Type: N/A
Abbreviation: MaD
Overseer: The Founders
Director (Manufacturing Site Director): trahace (list).

The Manufacturing Department is responsible for the group's development. It creates Paragon's games and various other services, such as the Terminal bot or Discord graphics.

Structure

Rank	Description	Security Class
Manufacturing Site Director	Responsible for directing and managing development.	Site Director
Lead Developer	Responsible for leading a field of programming.	Security Class 3
Developer		Security Class 2
Junior Developer		Security Class 1
Probationary Developer		Security Class 1
QA Tester		Not Applicable

Community Moderation Team

Main Article: Community Moderation Team (Paragon)

(Non-Department entity)
Abbreviation: CMT
Director (Lead Moderator): trahace (list).

Structure

Rank	Description	Security Class
Lead Moderator		Security Class 4
Senior Moderator		Security Class 3
Community Moderator		Not Applicable
Probationary Moderator		Not Applicable

Overwatch Appeals

Main Article: Overwatch Appeals (Paragon)

Abbreviation: OA
Director (Appeals Lead): Cadet_Alpha (list).

Structure

Rank	Description	Security Class
Arbiter (Appeals Lead)	The Arbiter acts as the main director and leads the Division. Actions and changes within the Overwatch Command Appeals Division are mainly under their own authority to decide. The Arbiter is also the only rank which holds the authority to overwrite and overturn punishments which are rightfully agreed to be altered. Hence the title of ‘Arbiter’. The Arbiter receives Security Class 4. The cap for Arbiter is 1.	Security Class 4
High Adjudicator	High Adjudicators are the command members of the OA. They hold the right and responsibility of managing administration in the department, acting as a deputy and assistant to central command, inspecting the department and acting as the high authority figure to all lower ranks. Members who receive this rank are longtime and extremely trusted associates of the Division. The cap for High Adjudicator is 3.	Security Class 2
Adjudicator	Adjudicators make up the majority of the Overwatch Command Appeals Division. These members handle the usual duties of the OA and handle most appeals. Adjudicators are trusted in what they do and may handle any duty with expertise. Members possessing this rank may also supervise Magistrates.	Security Class 2
Magistrate	Magistrates are new and inexperienced members of the Overwatch Command Appeals Division. This is the junior rank within the Division.	Security Class 1