149th Trooper Recruit School – July 6, 2025
22nd State Properties Security Officer Recruit School – Ongoing
28th Motor Carrier Officer School – TBD 2026
State troopers have statewide jurisdiction and recruits get to choose their top three post locations.
MSP provides ongoing top-notch training and equipment, and troopers regularly conduct their own investigations with support from MSP’s numerous resources. There's ample opportunity for career advancement and many different career paths to follow.
Troopers receive competitive pay: $83,762*
*After six years. Does not include overtime or shift premiums.
All troopers complete our residential training academy in Lansing, Michigan where they receive nearly 1,200 hours of hands-on, lecture, and scenario-based instruction.
Recruits receive:
There are several career paths available to troopers. After successful completion of the probationary period and two years of service, troopers are eligible to apply for specialty assignments including:
Michigan State Police has several rewarding career options for civilians, including criminal analysis, forensic science, and emergency dispatching.
