N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 469.4
Notwithstanding the rank held by the member at retirement, temporarily reappointed members shall be appointed either to the title of special trooper, and hold a rank equivalent to the rank of trooper in the uniform force, or to the title of special investigator, and hold a rank equivalent to the rank of investigator in the BCI. Such appointments and assignments shall be dependent upon the division's needs and the member's qualifications.