Person who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization
An officer is a person who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization.[1] The term derives from Old French oficier "officer, official" (early 14c., Modern French officier), from Medieval Latin officiarius "an officer," from Latin officium "a service, a duty" the late Latin from officiarius, meaning "official."[2]
Examples
Ceremonial and other contexts
Corporations
Education
Law enforcement
Military
Politics and government
Shipping industry
- Captain (nautical), the person in charge of a merchant ship
- Chief Engineering Officer, the person in charge of the technical department on a merchant ship
- Chief officer or chief mate, typically the person in charge of the deck department of a merchant ship
- Coastguard Rescue Officer, a rescue officer employed by HM Coastguard
- Second officer or second mate, typically the navigator and medical officer on a merchant ship
- Third officer or third mate, typically the safety officer on a merchant ship
- Second Engineering Officer, the person in charge of the engine room on a merchant ship
- Third Engineering Officer, an Engineering Officer of the Watch
See also
References
- ^ Heathfield, Susan (2021-02-19). "What Do Job Titles Signify on the Organization Chart?". The Balance Careers. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "officer | Origin and meaning of officer by Online Etymology Dictionary". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2021-04-12.