Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer​/Statewide

Overview

Make a difference in the lives of millions of Michigan motorists with a career as a Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer.

No degree or experience required – pay and benefits while in training.

Motor Carrier Officers are members of the Michigan State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED). They specialize in commercial vehicles and duties include traffic enforcement, crash investigation, driver and vehicle inspections, criminal interdiction, hazardous material transport, regulatory compliance, weigh station operation, infrastructure protection, as well as general emergency response. Motor Carrier Officer's patrol is self-directed and encourages proactive and independent decision making.

Motor Carrier Officer recruits complete training at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing. They receive hands‑on, lecture, and scenario‑based instruction in firearms, patrol techniques, first aid, criminal law, precision driving, water safety, defensive tactics, report writing, ethics, FMCSA regulations, cultural diversity and implicit bias.

• During the training academy recruits receive approximately $4,200 a month with benefits.
• Reach a top pay of over $81,000 after 6 years.
• Officers are eligible to transfer or promote to different posts after completion of the training program.
• Most schedules prioritize day shifts, working 1 weekend day a month, and 13 paid holidays off a year.
• All uniforms and equipment are provided.

Requirements:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be a resident 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.
• Must take and pass the NTN Entry Level Law Enforcement exam.
• Must take and pass a baseline fitness test. Accepted tests include MSP Baseline Fitness Test, MCOLES Pre‑Enrollment Physical Fitness Test, Military Annual Fitness Test, Out‑of‑State Law Enforcement Fitness Test.
• Must take and pass the MCOLES Pre‑Enrollment Physical Fitness Test upon conditional offer.
• Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation.

Recruit School 30th start date is planned for January 2027.