Pinkerton or Columbo (10)

I believe the answer is:

lieutenant

(Other definitions for lieutenant that I've seen before include "Commissioned officer" , "UK rank below captain" , "Army rank" , "Assistant" , "Deputy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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