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Become A Trooper
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Michigan State Police troopers are full-service police officers with enforcement authority throughout Michigan

Become A Motor Carrier Officer
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Motor carrier officers are armed members of the Michigan State Police responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement

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Our Mission & Culture
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Our Mission is to provide the highest quality law enforcement and public safety services throughout Michigan


Troopers Can Follow Many Career Paths
How To Become A Trooper
or Motor Carrier Officer
Hiring Process
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.
1. Entry Level Exam
Take the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam through the National Testing Network (NTN).
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.
1. Entry Level Exam
Take the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam through the National Testing Network (NTN).
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.