Michigan State Police Trooper / Police Officer / Statewide

State of Michigan; Windsor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, through its MSP, seeks a State Police Trooper to perform law enforcement duties across assigned posts. You will complete residential training, receive a post assignment, and operate as a certified police officer under supervision.

Entry requirements include passing NTN Entrance exams and fitness tests, a thorough background check, and residency/citizenship prerequisites. A challenging career with extensive training and community service awaits.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass NTN Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam and Baseline Fitness Test.
• Must pass MCOLES Pre-Employment Fitness Test at conditional offer stage.
• Willingness to undergo thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol roads within an assigned geographical area to enforce laws and provide public safety services.
• Perform investigative duties and respond to incidents as assigned by State Police posts.
• Maintain certification as a police officer through MSP training and probationary periods.

Skills

Pass exams & fitness tests

Citizenship requirement

Background investigation willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

For those looking for a career serving the community, being a role model and making a difference in many lives, has an opportunity for training and job placement with the state's law enforcement agency. A Michigan State Trooper performs a full range of law enforcement assignments and is a certified police officer by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). A trooper typically works out of a State Police post and patrols the roads of an assigned geographical area to prevent or detect traffic law violations, conduct criminal investigations, and provide a variety of related services to the public.

At the entry level of this classification, employees are initially assigned (earning a paycheck and health insurance benefits) to the Michigan State Police (MSP) where one completes the required law enforcement officer residential training program (approximately 20-21 weeks), as well as other course work and physical training intended to provide the knowledge and skills required to function as a State Police Trooper. Applicants are asked to submit three preferred post locations when receiving their conditional offer of employment with their most preferred as number one. Every effort is made to fulfill their request while balancing the personnel needs of the agency. Applicants will receive their post assignment in their Appointment Letter. Successful completion of recruit school is mandatory for continued employment. Upon graduating from recruit school, the probationary trooper at their assigned State Police post and under close supervision, begins to function as a police officer. The employee must satisfactorily complete an 18-month probationary period in this classification. Successful completion of the probationary period is mandatory for continued employment.

The following attachments are required to be submitted with your application (unless not applicable to you):

• Birth Certificate
• Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• High School Transcript
• College Transcript
• DD-214
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Release of Information (download, complete, and attach to this application)
• Qualification Inquiry (download, complete, and attach to this application)
• Inspector General Report (download, complete, and attach to this application)

EMPLOYMENT: You are required for this application to include any (full or part-time) employment you have ever had.

Education

Possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Applicants MUST take and PASS the NTN Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam and a Baseline Fitness Test to qualify for this position.

Applicants MUST take and PASS the MCOLES Pre-Employment Fitness Test when receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure the applicant's suitability for police work.

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be a resident of the State of Michigan before graduation from the Academy.

Must be at least 21 years of age by recruit school graduation.

Must have a valid Michigan driver's license by recruit school graduation.

Must possess a satisfactory driving record.

Any marijuana use after submitting an application is prohibited and will result in a 1-year deferment from the selection process.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StatePoliceTrooper.pdf