Michigan State Police Trooper​/Police Officer​/Statewide

Overview

For those looking for a career serving the community, being a role model, and making a difference in many lives, the Michigan State Police offers training and job placement. A 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, employees are initially assigned to the Michigan State Police where they complete the required residential training program (approximately 20–21 weeks), other coursework, 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 a conditional offer of employment; the most preferred is taken 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, 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.

• 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)

You are required to include any full or part‑time employment you have ever had.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.

No specific type or amount is required.

• Must take and pass the NTN Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam and a baseline fitness test to qualify for this position.
• 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 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 one‑year deferment from the selection process.

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