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Michigan State Police recruitng promotion - It's time to serve, lead, solve, protect, train, analyze, defend. Become a trooper, motor carrier officer, state properties security officer, department analyst, forensic scientist, emergency dispatcher, technician. Why MSP? Give back and serve others, advanced training, numerous specialties, career advancement, teamwork atmosphere, diverse work settings. A proud tradition of service through excellence, integrity, and courtesy. Change your career, change your community, change your life. Find your new career path. Join the MSP.

MSP Jobs

Upcoming Recruit Schools:

30th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School - May 2027
153rd Trooper Recruit School - May 2027
22nd State Properties Security Officer Recruit School - Ongoing

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Become a Trooper

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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: $100,500*
*After 10 years. Does not include overtime or shift premiums.

Learn more about becoming a trooper
  • Trooper recruits sit in the auditorium on the first day of recruit school.

    Trooper Recruit School

    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:

    • Paid training during recruit school
    • Insurance and benefits
  • Female Michigan State Police detective with badge on belt.

    Career Paths

    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:

    • Canine Unit
    • Computer Crimes
    • Detective
    • and many more.
  • Youth Trooper Explorers training with troopers to make a traffic stop.

    Youth Opportunities

    Youth opportunities including the Cadet and Trooper Explorer Programs offer students and young adults a chance to learn more about the policing profession while receiving training and mentoring from troopers. 

More Career Opportunities with the Michigan State Police

  • Male motor carrier officer standing in front of a Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division patrol car.

    Motor Carrier Officer (MCO)

    Motor carrier officers are armed members of the Michigan State Police responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. Motor carrier officers enforce traffic safety laws on commercial vehicles, protect the infrastructure through size and weight enforcement, and conduct inspections.
  • Three state properties security officers in front of the State Capitol.

    State Properties Security Officer (SPSO)

    All SPSO positions are based in the Lansing area. SPSOs perform a number of law enforcement functions while on duty including patrol of the Capitol Grounds and state office buildings, security at special events, dignitary protection, and investigation of criminal complaints.
  • Civilian forensic scientist working in lab.

    Civilian Careers

    Michigan State Police has several rewarding career options for civilians, including criminal analysis, forensic science, and emergency dispatching. 

  • Recruit School Physical Training Preparation Plan

    A comprehensive workout program to better prepare applicants for the physical expectations of the Michigan State Police (MSP) recruit school.

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Upcoming Events: 

Jul 27

Taylor Baseline Fitness Test

Metro South Post

Jul 27

Baseline Fitness Test : Kalkaska

Jul 28

Baseline Fitness Test : Dimondale

Jul 30

Hiring Event : Muskegon

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