Intelligence Officer

The Chief Intelligence Officer was a senior staff position aboard a starship or station. The position was usually held by a staff officer as an additional senior staff position. However, during special operations or wartime the position usually held no overlap. The officer reported to the post's commanding officer, but also maintained contact with a central organization.

Duties & Functions
The officer was responsible for intelligence matters surrounding their post. Contact was typically maintained with a central organization, such as Starfleet Intelligence.

Ranks
Rank was not always a factor in staffing the chief intelligence officer position. Rather, the level of security clearance of the individual was what allowed for their placement.