Employer: State of Michigan
Department: State Police Motor Carrier Officer Recruitment
Location: Multiple Locations Available – See Posting for Details
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 5503-24-MCO 28th Recruit
Opening Date: 08/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job Description
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 is required – you will receive 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, with duties including:
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Traffic enforcement and crash investigation
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Driver and vehicle inspections
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Criminal interdiction
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Hazardous material transport oversight
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Regulatory compliance
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Weigh station operation
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Infrastructure protection
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General emergency response
Motor Carrier Officer patrol is self-directed and encourages proactive, independent decision-making.
Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be asked to submit their post assignment preference. Every effort is made to honor requests while balancing the personnel needs of the agency. Applicants will receive their post assignment when appointed to a recruit school.
The 28th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School start date is planned for 2026.
Training occurs at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing, Michigan. Recruits 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.
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During the academy, recruits receive approximately $3,850 per month with benefits.
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Officers can reach a top pay of over $71,000 after 6 years.
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Officers are eligible to transfer or promote to different posts after completion of the training program.
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Most schedules prioritize day shifts, require working 1 weekend day a month, and provide 13 paid holidays off each year.
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All uniforms and equipment are provided.
Required Documents
The following attachments are required to be submitted with your application (unless not applicable to you):
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Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Scores
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Fitness Test Documentation
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Birth Certificate
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Driver’s License
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Social Security Card
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High School Transcript / GED
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College Transcript
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DD-214 / Letter of Service
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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Release of Information (download, complete, and attach)
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QI Form (download, complete, and attach)
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Inspector General Report (download, complete, and attach)
Employment: You are required to include any (full or part-time) employment you have ever had.
Required Education and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Additional Requirements:
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Applicants MUST take and PASS the NTN Entry Level Law Enforcement exam.
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Applicants MUST take and PASS a Baseline Fitness Test (accepted: MSP Baseline Fitness Test, MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness Test, Military Annual Fitness Test, Out-of-State Law Enforcement Fitness Test).
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Applicants MUST take and PASS the MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness test through MSP when receiving a conditional offer of employment.
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Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure suitability for police work.
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Must be a United States citizen.
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Must be a resident of the State of Michigan before graduation from the Academy.
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Must be at least 21 years of age by recruit school graduation.
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Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license by recruit school graduation.
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Must possess a satisfactory driving record.
View the job specification here
More information here
Benefits
State employment offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers for New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services.
Highlights include:
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Health, dental, vision, mental health, and life insurance for the whole family
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No-cost life insurance at double annual salary (up to $200,000)
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Disability coverage with extended benefits and partial pay
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15–35 paid personal days, 13 paid sick days, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
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Up to 14 paid holidays annually
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401(k) and 457 retirement plans with automatic 4% state contribution and up to a 5% match
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Longevity bonuses, recruitment and retention bonuses, and supplemental military pay
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Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility and tuition reimbursement
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Flexible schedules and remote/hybrid work options (in some positions)
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Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
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Access to Michigan’s rich cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities
Salary
$1,971.00 – $2,384.00 Biweekly
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency posting this position.
