Police Department County of Nassau - Rank Structure

Rank Structure

Promotion to the ranks of sergeant, detective sergeant, lieutenant, detective lieutenant, and captain, detective captain, are made via competitive civil service examinations. Promotion to the ranks of detective, deputy inspector, inspector and chief are made at the discretion of the police commissioner.

Title Insignia
Police Commissioner
Chief of Department
Chief of Division
Assistant Chief
Deputy Chief
Inspector
Deputy Inspector
Detective Captain
Captain
Detective Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Detective Sergeant
Sergeant
Detective
Police Officer

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