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4. Hiring Interview

Designed to assess specific competencies necessary to perform the duties of the Trooper, the hiring interview will be based on the Michigan Department of Civil Service validated job assessment for the position.

5. Conditional Offer Of Employment

Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, candidates who achieve a rating high enough to merit appointment to the Academy are given a conditional offer of employment.

6. Appointment

Applicants who successfully complete all selection process steps are invited to the next scheduled recruit school. Applicants will receive an appointment letter describing details of the recruit school orientation and specific equipment necessary to begin the training, as well as their post assignment.

2. NEOGOV Application

After passing the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination, the applicant must complete the NEOGOV State Police Trooper application or Motor Carrier Officer application.

3. Background Investigation

Considered the most important step in the selection process, a trained department employee conducts a thorough and comprehensive background investigation, including the applicant's past actions and experiences, to help determine the applicant's suitability for employment.

4. Hiring Interview

Designed to assess specific competencies necessary to perform the duties of the Trooper, the hiring interview will be based on the Michigan Department of Civil Service validated job assessment for the position.

5. Conditional Offer Of Employment

Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, candidates who achieve a rating high enough to merit appointment to the Academy are given a conditional offer of employment.

6. Appointment

Applicants who successfully complete all selection process steps are invited to the next scheduled recruit school. Applicants will receive an appointment letter describing details of the recruit school orientation and specific equipment necessary to begin the training, as well as their post assignment.

7. Academy Training

Most recruit schools are 20 weeks. Recruits are required to live at the academy during the week and are released on Friday evenings. They are required to return on Sunday evenings.