Police Officer Ranks Every Aspirant Should Know

Discover the ranks every aspiring police officer should be familiar with to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Police OfficerMar 14, 20267 min read
Police Officer Ranks Every Aspirant Should Know

Police Officer Ranks Every Aspirant Should Know

  1. Police Technician
  1. Police Officer
  1. Police Detective
  1. Police Corporal
  1. Police Sergeant
  1. Police Lieutenant
  1. Police Captain
  • inspecting and overseeing the functions of patrol officers and detectives
  • managing the administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel
  • inspecting personnel, facilities, and tactile services for safety and training needs
  • Keeping contact with numerous local, state, civic organizations, and private citizens
  1. Police Commander
  1. Deputy Police Chief
  1. Chief of Police

Police Officer Ranks and Salary

Rank Minimum Annual Salary Maximum Annual Salary
Police Chief $78,547 $99,698
Deputy Chief 68,797 87,564
Police Captain 65,408 81,466
Police Lieutenant 59,940 72,454
Police Sergeant 53,734 63,564
Police Corporal 44,160 55,183

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