Ranks, Insignia, and Descriptions
| Title | Insignia | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel | Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Second in Command of the Pennsylvania State Police. | |
| Major | Commander of an Area, such as Area III, encompassing several Troops. | |
| Captain | Troop Commander, such as Troop B, encompassing several Stations. | |
| Lieutenant | Station Commander, such as Station 1 (located in Troop B of Area III) | |
| Sergeant | Station Commander, Supervisor of a unit, section, or specialty position. | |
| Corporal | Supervisor of Troopers, oversee the patrol's daily calls for service. | |
| Trooper First Class | This is a longevity promotion for Troopers with 12 years of service. | |
| Trooper | Upon graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, cadets are promoted to the rank of Trooper. | |
| State Police Cadet | A Commonwealth employee who is enrolled in but has not yet graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. |
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