Based on the following selection, which of the following is the least important consideration in determining seniority? Seniority is the time an individual has accrued at a rank level; therefore, a senior officer is any individual who has served longer in the same office or who holds a higher rank than another position. To determine seniority between two individuals, you should look first to the individual’s rank, followed by length of service in that rank and, finally, the length of service in the department.

rank

length of service in that rank

length of service in that department

geographical location