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How to begin:

Application process for trooper, motor carrier officer, and state properties security officer positions.
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Step One

Baseline requirements

Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam and fitness test

Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam:

Take the Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam through the National Testing Network. The test is valid for 5 years. The exam evaluates the skills, knowledge and abilities related to elements of law enforcement positions.

Study Materials: A practice test is available for purchase at frontlinetest.com. Users must create an account to access the practice test. The practice test is not mandatory.

Fitness test:

Take and pass an accepted fitness test. Accepted tests include:

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Step Two

Apply to your desired position

Our application process can take on average six months to complete. If your application process is not complete in time for the recruit school you applied for, your application will be moved over to the next academy. 

Selection process:

If your application did not complete the selection process to be selected for a school you applied to, you will need to reapply to the next recruit school.

If you previously applied to a Trooper, Motor Carrier Officer, or SPSO position and withdrew your application, but would like to apply again, you will be required to reapply.

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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