Rank Structure
The Massachusetts State Police rank structure is as listed:
| Rank | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Colonel (1) | |
| Lieutenant Colonel (5) | |
| Major (14) | |
| Detective Captain | |
| Captain (32) | |
| Detective Lieutenant | |
| Lieutenant (191) | |
| Sergeant (341) | |
| Trooper First Class | |
| Trooper (1,608) | |
| Boot Trooper | |
| State Police Trainee |
The rank of Trooper First Class is automatically awarded after 5 years of service at the rank of Trooper. Promotion to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain are based on varying combinations of years of service, promotional exam score, and/or performance on oral examination boards. The ranks of Detective Lieutenant and Detective Captain are appointed; an individual must already have attained the rank of Lieutenant prior to being appointed to the rank of Detective Lieutenant and must have attained the rank of Captain prior to being appointed to the rank of Detective Captain. The rank of Major and Lieutenant Colonel are appointed by the Colonel / Superintendent. The Deputy Superintendent holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The Colonel / Superintendent is appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth.
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