Rank Structure
The Maryland Transportation Authority Police is a paramilitary organization with a rank structure similar to the United States military. The ranks of corporal through lieutenant are based on promotional testing. Captains and above are appointed by the chief of police.
The Maryland Transportation Authority Police rank structure is as listed:
| Rank | Insignia | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Of Police | The Chief of Police for the Maryland Transportation Authority Police holds the rank of three stars. The Chief is the Agency Executive of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and is appointed by the board members of the Maryland Transportation Authority approved by the Governor for the state of Maryland. | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| Major | Majors are responsible for commanding a specific division/bureau within the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. | |
| Captain | The specific responsibilities of a captain vary depending upon where they are assigned within the agency. For example, a captain may be a detachment commander at a specific detachment. Captain's also may be assigned to work within another division/bureau of the agency. | |
| Lieutenant | A lieutenant is generally the assistant commander to a detachment. However lieutenant's have held detachment commands as the primary commanding officer. Lieutenant's also may be assigned to work within another division/bureau of the agency. | |
| First Sergeant | First sergeants are generally smaller detachment commanders, small unit commanders, or even assistant detachment commanders. First sergeants also may be assigned to work within another division/bureau of the agency. | |
| Sergeant | Sergeants serve as shift commanders or duty officers. At smaller detachments sergeants are generally assistant detachment commanders. Sergeants also may be assigned to work within another division/bureau of the agency. | |
| Corporal | Corporals are the first line supervisors and are usually assigned as road supervisors within detachment. In the absence of a sergeant, they may act as the duty officer. | |
| Senior Officer | Officers who complete ten years of satisfactory service are promoted to the rank of Senior Officer (OFC.III) | |
| Officer First Class | Officers who complete two years of satisfactory service are promoted to the rank of Officer First Class (OFC.II). | |
| Officer | Officer Candidate's successfully completing the academy and field training are appointed as an Officer (OFC.I). |
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