Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer​/Statewide

Job Overview

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

• Enforce state and federal laws related to commercial vehicle operations.
• Conduct traffic stops, driver and vehicle inspections, and weigh‑station checks.
• Investigate crashes involving commercial vehicles and compile incident reports.
• Perform criminal interdiction activities, including hazardous material pickups and seizure.
• Participate in infrastructure protection operations and general emergency response.
• Operate independent patrols and exercise proactive decision‑making.

Recruits attend the MSP Training Academy in Lansing, Michigan. Training is hands‑on, lecture, and scenario‑based covering 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 Academy, recruits receive approximately $4,200 per month with benefits.
• Completion results in a top pay of over $81,000 after six years.
• Officers may transfer or be promoted to different posts after training.
• Typical schedules prioritize day shifts, one weekend day per month, and 13 paid holidays per year.
• Uniforms and equipment are provided.

• Initial monthly stipend of $4,200 during training.
• After six years, average salary exceeds $81,000.
• Comprehensive health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Life‑insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions and matching.
• Paid holidays (13–14 per year), sick leave, personal days, and community service days.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after birth or adoption.
• Eligibility for annual longevity bonuses, recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses.
• Military pay differential and veteran retirement credits.
• Tax‑advantaged programs: FSA, HSA, QTFB.
• Student‑loan forgiveness and tuition‑reduction programs.
• Professional‑development reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.
• Options for alternative and remote work schedules.

• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be a resident of Michigan before graduating the Academy.
• Must be at least 21 years old at Academy graduation.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license by Academy graduation.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must submit and pass the National Testing Network Entry‑Level Law Enforcement exam within the last five years.
• Must submit and pass a baseline fitness test (accepted tests include MSP Baseline Fitness Test, MCOLES Pre‑Enrollment Physical Fitness Test, Military Annual Fitness Test, or Out‑of‑State Law Enforcement Fitness Test).
• Must be willing to undergo a thorough background investigation.
• Must meet all statutory eligibility and conduct standards as specified by the Michigan State Police.

Applicants who receive a conditional offer will be asked to submit a post‑assignment preference and will receive an assignment upon appointment to the Recruit School.