A Petty Officer First Class (E-6) usually holds the position of Deputy Chief of Police.

"Police officers" usually consist of Coast Guardsmen with the rank of E-3 to E-7.

[citation needed] Select personnel may also attend advanced training.

Officers wear a modified Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) with "CGPD" collar devices in lieu of their rank.

[4][5] CGPD personnel carry the following equipment, for law-enforcement duties: Marked police vehicles are also used