Ranks
As with all of the HK Disciplined Forces, British-pattern rank insignia continue to be utilised, with the only change being the exchange of the St. Edward's Crown for the Bauhinia flower crest in 1997.
- Commissioner of Correctional Services (similar insignia to a UK General)
- Deputy Commissioner (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant-General)
- Assistant Commissioner (similar insignia to a UK Major-General)
- Chief Superintendent (similar insignia to a UK Colonel)
- Senior Superintendent (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant-Colonel)
- Superintendent (similar insignia to a UK Major)
- Chief Officer (similar insignia to a UK Captain)
- Principal Officer (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant with a bar beneath)
- Officer (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant)
- Probationary Officer (similar insignia to a UK Second Lieutenant)
- Assistant Officer Class I (similar insignia to a UK Sergeant)
- Assistant Officer Class II (similar to a UK Private)
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