On 18 February 1871 he was made head of the engineering corps and general inspector of the fortresses.
This official is a sort of general inspector and surrogate for the Great King.
He held this office until 1854 when he became general inspector of libraries.
His work in this area led to him being appointed general inspector for psychiatric institutions.
Three years later, in 1800, he became a general of division and general inspector of artillery.
He later became general inspector of the Conservatoire in 1816 and librarian in 1819.
From 1921-1924 Peniķis is general inspector of the army.
A few days later, he was again named general inspector of public works in the Central Division.
"This looks more like the command headquarters of a general than the office of a two-bit police inspector."
In 1829, he was given the position of general inspector for infantry.