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State of Michigan

Michigan State Police Trooper - Lateral Entry

State of Michigan, West Windsor, Michigan, United States

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Overview

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is looking for current Michigan MCOLES licensed officers who are interested in becoming troopers. MSP offers opportunities within its ranks performing a full range of state-wide law enforcement assignments including road trooper, community service trooper, canine handler, tactical bike officer, crime scene technician, emergency services team, narcotics investigations, cyber-crime, bomb squad member, and other career path opportunities. Recruitment and Training

Appointed applicants are initially assigned as recruits (earning a paycheck and health insurance benefits) to the MSP Training Academy Recruit School to complete the training program (approximately 12 weeks), as well as other coursework and physical training to provide the knowledge and skills required to function as a State Police Trooper. Applicants submit three preferred post locations when receiving their conditional offer of employment. Every effort is made to fulfill post location requests while balancing operational needs. All applicants will receive their post assignment in the Appointment Letter prior to recruit school starting. Successful completion of recruit school is mandatory for continued employment. Upon graduating from recruit school, the probationary trooper at their assigned State Police post must satisfactorily complete an 18-month probationary period in this classification. Successful completion of the probationary period is mandatory for continued employment. Required Attachments

The following attachments are required to be submitted with your application (where applicable): Birth Certificate Driver's License Social Security Card High School Transcript College Transcript DD-214 Cover Letter Resume Release of Information (download, complete, and attach to this application) Qualification Inquiry (download, complete, and attach to this application) Inspector General Report (download, complete, and attach to this application) Employment and Education

EMPLOYMENT:

You are required for this application to include any (full or part-time) employment you have ever had. Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate. Experience and Eligibility

Experience:

To be eligible, applicants must have two years of continuous law enforcement service and either be a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) licensed police officer or obtain the MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience if they are an out-of-state police officer. Lateral entry applicants will complete the standard hiring process with the opportunity to select their top three post locations in order to continue to serve in their local communities if they so desire. Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure the applicant\'s suitability for police work. Must be a United States citizen. Must be a resident of the State of Michigan before graduation from the Academy. Must be at least 21 years of age by recruit school graduation. Must have a valid Michigan driver\'s license by recruit school graduation. Must possess a satisfactory driving record. Any marijuana use after submitting an application is prohibited and will result in a 1-year deferment from the selection process. Additional Information

View the job specification (external link): Michigan State Police Trooper Job Specification.

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