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Requirements
* Applicants must be at least 21-years-old on or before the date they take the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination.
* Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. A college education is not required, though it is recommended.
* Applicants must be Michigan residents and have a valid Michigan driver's license prior to beginning recruit school. Michigan residency is not required to apply.
* Applicants cannot have a felony conviction or be a suspect in case with the reasonable belief the applicant committed a felony.
* Applicants must maintain a driving record free of suspension, revocation and moving violations for the two years prior to the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination and start of recruit school. View specific driving record criteria.
* Applicants must meet the Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards minimum hearing requirements as well as the department's Visual Acuity Standards.
How to Apply
State Police Trooper 10 Position Description (PDF) (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StatePoliceTrooper_13077_7.pdf)
Motor Carrier Officer 9 Position Description (PDF) (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MotorCarrierOfficer_12870_7.pdf)
Persons interested in applying for a position as a State Police Trooper 10 or a Motor Carrier Officer 9 should complete the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination Application available from the Michigan Civil Service Commission in either a PDF or Word format. Completed applications may be e-mailed to MDCS-BHRS@michigan.gov, or sent via fax or mail to either:
Civil Service Commission
Applicant Assessment
400 South Pine Street
P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Fax: (517) 335-0031
OR
Civil Service Commission
Detroit Regional Office
Cadillac Place, Suite 4-400, 4th Floor
3042 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Fax: (313) 456-4411
The examination evaluates the skills, knowledge and abilities related to critical elements of law enforcement positions. It consists of three video based sections: Human Interaction, Reading Ability and Incident Observation Report Writing.
All applicants will be notified of an examination date and location within approximately three weeks.
A practice test is available for purchase at http://www.frontlinetest.com.
The State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary and Benefits
* Starting salary for a Trooper 10 position is approximately $41,000 and begins the first day of recruit school. The maximum salary for a trooper position is approximately $62,000 at 20 years of service.
* After six years of service, troopers receive longevity pay; a lump sum provided once a year based on time-in-service.
* Troopers receive health, dental, vision and life insurance from the State of Michigan. For more information about specific benefit packages, visit the Michigan Civil Service Commission Web site.
* Troopers earn 13 vacation days in the first calendar year, accrued four hours every two weeks. Additional vacation time is accrued based on years of service.
* Troopers earn 13 paid sick days in a calendar year, accrued four hours every two weeks.
* State of Michigan employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
* All enlisted employees are provided with the required uniforms and equipment. A uniform cleaning allowance is also provided.
* Troopers are eligible to retire after 25 years of service. The retirement rate is calculated at 60 percent of the average of the last two years of compensation including salary, overtime, vacation time and compensatory time.
* For more information on benefits specific to the Michigan State Police Troopers Association bargaining unit, visit the Office of the State Employer Web site.
Note: This information is subject to change with the effective dates of new labor contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I apply for the position of Michigan State Police Trooper?
To apply for the trooper and/or motor carrier officer positions, you need to submit a completed application for the Department of Civil Service Law Enforcement and Public Safety Officers Examination 2002. The Department of Civil Service will then schedule an examination date for you. You must achieve a passing score on the examination in order to become eligible for the next step in the hiring process.
2) What are the minimum requirements for the position of Michigan State Police Trooper?
View minimum requirements for the position of Michigan State Police Trooper.
3) Does the Michigan State Police sponsor me through the Academy or do I have to sponsor myself?
You must have successfully completed the selection process for the trooper position to attend the Academy. When you attend the Michigan State Police Training Academy as a recruit, you are an employee of the Michigan State Police and upon graduation are promoted to the position of trooper.
4) Upon graduation from the Training Academy , do I get to choose what post I am assigned to?
As a graduate of the Academy you have the opportunity to submit a request of 5 potential work sites. The department will make the determination where you are assigned based on departmental needs and your class standing. The higher you rank academically in your graduating class the better your chances of getting one of your preferred post assignments.
5) What are the benefits of becoming a Michigan State Police Trooper?
Some of the benefits of being a member of the MSP include, we are a large full service police agency with many promotional opportunities and work assignments, training that is second to none, and work locations throughout the entire state. View a summary of the salary and benefits that you receive as a Trooper in the MSP.
6) What is the pay scale for a Michigan State Police trooper?
Starting salary is approximately $41,400.00 per year. This does not include shift differential or overtime pay. Once you graduate from the Academy, you receive periodic "step" increases in your wage until you reach top trooper pay of approximately $59,257.00 after five years. You then receive step increases at 10, 15, and 20 years of service. View a summary of the pay and benefits that you receive as a Trooper in the MSP.
7) I have law enforcement experience with another department, can I "transfer" or "lateral" over to the Michigan State Police?
You cannot "transfer" or "lateral" over to the Michigan State Police from another law enforcement agency. Applicants who are appointed to the Academy must go through the 20-22 week recruit school, even if they have law enforcement experience with another agency.
8) What type of benefits do the Michigan State Police offer to applicants with military experience?
Applicants who have military service are eligible for early retirement (up to 2 years early) and an increase in annual longevity pay from the Michigan State Police. Longevity pay is based on your continuous service hours. Veterans carry up to five years of military time towards their longevity benefits.
9) What is the purpose of field recruiters and what can they do for me as a potential applicant?
Field recruiters are an excellent resource for information about the selection process as well as the department in general. View the recruiter list.
10) If I have any other questions that I cannot find the answer to on this web site, where can I go to get more information?
You can contact the Recruiting and Selection Unit via e-mail at msprecruiting@michigan.gov, telephone (517) 322-5997, or contact your local field recruiter.
After Graduation
Post Placement - Several factors are taken into consideration when determining a recruit's post placement following recruit school graduation, including the recruit's performance at theTraining Academy and the personnel needs of the department. Recruits are also asked to submit five preferred post locations prior to the end of recruit school. The higher the recruit's academic ranking in the graduating class, the more likely the recruit will be placed at his/her preferred location.
Field Training Officer Program - After graduation, recruits become probationary troopers assigned to posts across the state. Each new trooper is assigned to a Field Training Officer (FTO) at the post and accompanies the FTO on all his/her assignments and shifts. At the completion of the probation period, which lasts approximately 17 weeks, the new troopers are certified to work alone.
The search is on for new Michigan State Police troopers
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) -- (02/17/08)--A statewide recruitment effort is under way to beef up the state's law enforcement agency.
The Michigan State Police are looking for more than 100 men and women to be apart of the 121st Trooper Recruit School that will start this fall.
Trooper Rod Smith says they are looking for "highly motivated individuals that are very honest and that have integrity." He added that recruits also need to be hardworking.
If you are 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED, clean driving record and criminal history -- the department will take care of the rest.
"Our recruit school is in Lansing," Smith said. "It's about 20 to 22 weeks and it's a military type regiment -- very physical and very demanding."
But it also very rewarding. The starting salary for a trooper is about $41,000.
The new group will be added to the 1,000 Michigan State Police troopers already on the road. They'll be spread out in posts across the state.
Smith adds that new recruits will start out working the road. They will take complaints and write tickets among other responsibilities.
Smith has 8 years with the department and he's proud to be able to serve and protect.
"It's not a job it's a career," Smith said. "Every day is a challenge and everyday something new is going on. You come to work and you just don't know what's going to happen and that's a lot of fun."
If you are interested in applying, you can contact the Michigan State Police Flint Post at (810) 732-1111 or smithrh@michigan.gov . You can also visit the State Police Web site.
http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=5963530
Other job openings: http://michigan.gov/mcoles/0,1607,7-229--152397--,00.html
MSP Website:
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1594_49113---,00.html
* Applicants must be at least 21-years-old on or before the date they take the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination.
* Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. A college education is not required, though it is recommended.
* Applicants must be Michigan residents and have a valid Michigan driver's license prior to beginning recruit school. Michigan residency is not required to apply.
* Applicants cannot have a felony conviction or be a suspect in case with the reasonable belief the applicant committed a felony.
* Applicants must maintain a driving record free of suspension, revocation and moving violations for the two years prior to the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination and start of recruit school. View specific driving record criteria.
* Applicants must meet the Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards minimum hearing requirements as well as the department's Visual Acuity Standards.
How to Apply
State Police Trooper 10 Position Description (PDF) (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StatePoliceTrooper_13077_7.pdf)
Motor Carrier Officer 9 Position Description (PDF) (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MotorCarrierOfficer_12870_7.pdf)
Persons interested in applying for a position as a State Police Trooper 10 or a Motor Carrier Officer 9 should complete the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination Application available from the Michigan Civil Service Commission in either a PDF or Word format. Completed applications may be e-mailed to MDCS-BHRS@michigan.gov, or sent via fax or mail to either:
Civil Service Commission
Applicant Assessment
400 South Pine Street
P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Fax: (517) 335-0031
OR
Civil Service Commission
Detroit Regional Office
Cadillac Place, Suite 4-400, 4th Floor
3042 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Fax: (313) 456-4411
The examination evaluates the skills, knowledge and abilities related to critical elements of law enforcement positions. It consists of three video based sections: Human Interaction, Reading Ability and Incident Observation Report Writing.
All applicants will be notified of an examination date and location within approximately three weeks.
A practice test is available for purchase at http://www.frontlinetest.com.
The State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary and Benefits
* Starting salary for a Trooper 10 position is approximately $41,000 and begins the first day of recruit school. The maximum salary for a trooper position is approximately $62,000 at 20 years of service.
* After six years of service, troopers receive longevity pay; a lump sum provided once a year based on time-in-service.
* Troopers receive health, dental, vision and life insurance from the State of Michigan. For more information about specific benefit packages, visit the Michigan Civil Service Commission Web site.
* Troopers earn 13 vacation days in the first calendar year, accrued four hours every two weeks. Additional vacation time is accrued based on years of service.
* Troopers earn 13 paid sick days in a calendar year, accrued four hours every two weeks.
* State of Michigan employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
* All enlisted employees are provided with the required uniforms and equipment. A uniform cleaning allowance is also provided.
* Troopers are eligible to retire after 25 years of service. The retirement rate is calculated at 60 percent of the average of the last two years of compensation including salary, overtime, vacation time and compensatory time.
* For more information on benefits specific to the Michigan State Police Troopers Association bargaining unit, visit the Office of the State Employer Web site.
Note: This information is subject to change with the effective dates of new labor contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I apply for the position of Michigan State Police Trooper?
To apply for the trooper and/or motor carrier officer positions, you need to submit a completed application for the Department of Civil Service Law Enforcement and Public Safety Officers Examination 2002. The Department of Civil Service will then schedule an examination date for you. You must achieve a passing score on the examination in order to become eligible for the next step in the hiring process.
2) What are the minimum requirements for the position of Michigan State Police Trooper?
View minimum requirements for the position of Michigan State Police Trooper.
3) Does the Michigan State Police sponsor me through the Academy or do I have to sponsor myself?
You must have successfully completed the selection process for the trooper position to attend the Academy. When you attend the Michigan State Police Training Academy as a recruit, you are an employee of the Michigan State Police and upon graduation are promoted to the position of trooper.
4) Upon graduation from the Training Academy , do I get to choose what post I am assigned to?
As a graduate of the Academy you have the opportunity to submit a request of 5 potential work sites. The department will make the determination where you are assigned based on departmental needs and your class standing. The higher you rank academically in your graduating class the better your chances of getting one of your preferred post assignments.
5) What are the benefits of becoming a Michigan State Police Trooper?
Some of the benefits of being a member of the MSP include, we are a large full service police agency with many promotional opportunities and work assignments, training that is second to none, and work locations throughout the entire state. View a summary of the salary and benefits that you receive as a Trooper in the MSP.
6) What is the pay scale for a Michigan State Police trooper?
Starting salary is approximately $41,400.00 per year. This does not include shift differential or overtime pay. Once you graduate from the Academy, you receive periodic "step" increases in your wage until you reach top trooper pay of approximately $59,257.00 after five years. You then receive step increases at 10, 15, and 20 years of service. View a summary of the pay and benefits that you receive as a Trooper in the MSP.
7) I have law enforcement experience with another department, can I "transfer" or "lateral" over to the Michigan State Police?
You cannot "transfer" or "lateral" over to the Michigan State Police from another law enforcement agency. Applicants who are appointed to the Academy must go through the 20-22 week recruit school, even if they have law enforcement experience with another agency.
8) What type of benefits do the Michigan State Police offer to applicants with military experience?
Applicants who have military service are eligible for early retirement (up to 2 years early) and an increase in annual longevity pay from the Michigan State Police. Longevity pay is based on your continuous service hours. Veterans carry up to five years of military time towards their longevity benefits.
9) What is the purpose of field recruiters and what can they do for me as a potential applicant?
Field recruiters are an excellent resource for information about the selection process as well as the department in general. View the recruiter list.
10) If I have any other questions that I cannot find the answer to on this web site, where can I go to get more information?
You can contact the Recruiting and Selection Unit via e-mail at msprecruiting@michigan.gov, telephone (517) 322-5997, or contact your local field recruiter.
After Graduation
Post Placement - Several factors are taken into consideration when determining a recruit's post placement following recruit school graduation, including the recruit's performance at theTraining Academy and the personnel needs of the department. Recruits are also asked to submit five preferred post locations prior to the end of recruit school. The higher the recruit's academic ranking in the graduating class, the more likely the recruit will be placed at his/her preferred location.
Field Training Officer Program - After graduation, recruits become probationary troopers assigned to posts across the state. Each new trooper is assigned to a Field Training Officer (FTO) at the post and accompanies the FTO on all his/her assignments and shifts. At the completion of the probation period, which lasts approximately 17 weeks, the new troopers are certified to work alone.
The search is on for new Michigan State Police troopers
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) -- (02/17/08)--A statewide recruitment effort is under way to beef up the state's law enforcement agency.
The Michigan State Police are looking for more than 100 men and women to be apart of the 121st Trooper Recruit School that will start this fall.
Trooper Rod Smith says they are looking for "highly motivated individuals that are very honest and that have integrity." He added that recruits also need to be hardworking.
If you are 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED, clean driving record and criminal history -- the department will take care of the rest.
"Our recruit school is in Lansing," Smith said. "It's about 20 to 22 weeks and it's a military type regiment -- very physical and very demanding."
But it also very rewarding. The starting salary for a trooper is about $41,000.
The new group will be added to the 1,000 Michigan State Police troopers already on the road. They'll be spread out in posts across the state.
Smith adds that new recruits will start out working the road. They will take complaints and write tickets among other responsibilities.
Smith has 8 years with the department and he's proud to be able to serve and protect.
"It's not a job it's a career," Smith said. "Every day is a challenge and everyday something new is going on. You come to work and you just don't know what's going to happen and that's a lot of fun."
If you are interested in applying, you can contact the Michigan State Police Flint Post at (810) 732-1111 or smithrh@michigan.gov . You can also visit the State Police Web site.
http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=5963530
Other job openings: http://michigan.gov/mcoles/0,1607,7-229--152397--,00.html
MSP Website:
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1594_49113---,00.html