Chief of Police: The Chief of Police is the highest-ranking sworn position within the MPD. In his/her absence, the Chief may appoint a designee to assume the duties of the Chief.
Assistant Chief: The Assistant Chief is appointed by and superseded in rank by the Chief of Police. In his/her absence, the Assistant Chief may appoint a designee to assume the duties of Assistant Chief.
Deputy Chief: Deputy Chiefs are appointed by and superseded in rank by the Assistant Chief and Chief of Police. In his/her absence, a Deputy Chief may appoint a designee to assume the duties of Deputy Chief.
Inspector: Inspectors are appointed by the Chief of Police and are superseded in rank by the Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chiefs. In his/her absence, an Inspector may appoint a designee to assume the duties of Inspector.
Commander: Commanders are appointed by the Chief of Police and are superseded in rank by Deputy Chiefs and Inspectors. In his/her absence, a Commander may appoint a designee to assume the duties of Commander.
Lieutenant: Lieutenant rank is achieved by Civil Service promotion and is superseded in rank by Commander.
Sergeant: Sergeant rank is achieved by Civil Service promotion and is superseded in rank by Lieutenant.
Police Officer: Police Officer rank is achieved through the Civil Service employment process and is superseded in rank by Sergeant.