Examinations

Civil Service examinations are designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully on the job or in training and are required for certain classified positions. Use the drop-down box below to view the jobs (classifications) and the qualifications required to apply for that examination.

Applicants interested in Entry-Level Law Enforcement positions must take and pass the examination before applying for a vacancy. Apply to take this examination by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan and search for “Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination.”  Applicants may take the exam through the National Testing Network as well.

All other examinations are open to current state employees only.  The exams are administered according to the Examination Schedule.  Apply to take these examinations by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan and search for the appropriate exam title.

Corrections Supervisors Exam
For state employees only
Choose a job descriptionCorrections Security Inspector 13Corrections Shift Supervisor 11-13Resident Unit Manager 13  

Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam
Choose a job descriptionConservation Officer 10, E11Motor Carrier Officer 9, E10State Police Trooper 10, E11State Properties Security Officer 7, E8

 State Police Sergeants Exam
For state employees only
Choose a job descriptionState Police Sergeant E12State Police Detective (Sgt.) 12

 State Police Lieutenants Exam
For state employees only
Choose a job descriptionState Police Detective Lieutenant 14State Police Lieutenant 14State Police Specialist Lieutenant 14State Police Detective First Lieutenant 15State Police First Lieutenant 15State Police Specialist First Lieutenant 15

Adding Names to Applicant Pools If you have taken and passed any of the above civil service tests and you have gained additional experience and/or education, in the Search bar on the www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan website enter “Adding Classifications to Applicant Pools” and apply to the job posting to have the additional classifications added to your applicant pool records.   The State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer Civil Service Rule 2-7 states: All persons offered employment in the classified service are required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment