Employer: State of Michigan
Department: State Police
Location: Statewide, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 5502-25-Trooper 150th Recruit
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Michigan State Police Troopers Association (MSPTA)
Job Description
For those looking for a career serving the community, being a role model, and making a difference in many lives, the State of Michigan has an opportunity for training and job placement with its 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 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 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.
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Required Attachments
The following attachments are required to be submitted with your application (unless not applicable to you):
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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
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College Transcript
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DD-214
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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Release of Information (download, complete, and attach)
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Qualification Inquiry (download, complete, and attach)
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Inspector General Report (download, complete, and attach)
Required Education and Experience
Education:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate.
Experience:
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements:
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Applicants MUST take and PASS the NTN Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam and a Baseline Fitness Test to qualify for this position.
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Applicants MUST take and PASS the MCOLES Pre-Employment Fitness Test when receiving a conditional offer of employment.
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Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure the applicant’s 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.
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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 here
Benefits
State employment offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can provide needed flexibility. 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 of benefits include:
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Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage for the whole family
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No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, up to $200,000
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No-cost vision insurance and long-term disability coverage
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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, including New Year’s Eve/Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve/Day
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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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Access to Michigan’s extensive recreational, cultural, and lifestyle opportunities
More details: State of Michigan Employee Benefits
Salary
$26.98 – $31.77 Hourly
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.
