The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has statutory responsibilities assigned under two Michigan laws. Public Act 203 of 1965, requires that the Commission prepare and publish mandatory minimum recruitment, selection and training standards for entry-level law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. Act 203 also requires the Commission to define categories and clas
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The licensing examination process (including the retest) MUST be completed within one (1) year of the completion of your basic training track courses, as mandated by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, regardless of your graduation date.
Requests for a specific accommodation for a disability must be made, in writing, to the Commission. A minimum of sixty (60) days is required for consideration of such requests. For further information, contact the Standards Compliance Section at 517-636-7864. The Commission follows the requirements of all applicable legislation.
The following options are available for test registration.
On-line Registration
On-line registration can be accessed by visiting www.pbstesting.com/mcoles_cert
Upon selecting the link "Register for the Test", candidates will be asked to enter their Social Security Number, and to enter an e-mail address and password. The system will automatically select the test date and location for each candidate (using information provided by MCOLES). Candidates will be required to pay the test fee ($84.00) using a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard) or a debit card with the Visa or MasterCard logo.
Candidates may cancel their registration up to the scheduled start time for the test and receive a full refund. Any cancellations after the scheduled start time will need to be processed by PSI. PSI will work with the MCOLES Exam Coordinator to process these cancellations.
Phone Registration
Candidates may register by phone by calling PSI toll-free at 877-422-4092, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30-5:30 ET. They will be required to pay the test fee using a major credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or a debit card with the Visa or MasterCard logo.
PSI will register the candidate using the online registration system, and will provide the candidate with a confirmation of registration via either e-mail or US mail.
Mail Registration
Candidates may utilize U.S. mail registration if they wish to pay via money order. No personal checks will be accepted. In addition, PSI must receive both the mail registration form and money order at least 10 days prior to the preferred test date.
Candidates may request a mail registration form by:
PSI will register the candidate using the online registration system, and will provide the candidate with a confirmation of registration via either e-mail or US mail.
