Job Description

Make a difference in the lives of millions of Michigan motorists with a career as a

Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer.

No degree or experience required – pay and benefits while in training.

Motor Carrier Officers are members of the Michigan State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED). They specialize in commercial vehicles and duties include traffic enforcement, crash investigation, driver and vehicle inspections, criminal interdiction, hazardous material transport, regulatory compliance, weigh station operation, infrastructure protection, as well as general emergency response. Motor Carrier Officer's patrol is self-directed and encourages proactive and independent decision making.

On receiving a conditional offer of employment, an applicant will be asked to submit their post assignment preference. Every effort is made to fulfill their request while balancing the personnel needs of the agency. Applicants will receive their post assignment when they are appointed to a recruit school.

• The 29th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School start date is planned for July 2026 -
  
  

Motor Carrier Officer recruits complete training at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing, Michigan. They receive hands-on, lecture, and scenario-based instruction in firearms, patrol techniques, first aid, criminal law, precision driving, water safety, defensive tactics, report writing, ethics, FMCSA regulations, cultural diversity and implicit bias.

• During the training academy recruits receive approximately $4,200 a month with benefits.
• Reach a top pay of over $81,000 after 6 years.
• Officers are eligible to transfer or promote to different posts after completion of the training program.
• Most schedules prioritize day shifts, working 1 weekend day a month, and 13 paid holidays off a year.
• All uniforms and equipment are provided.
  
  

Required Documents: The following attachments are required to be submitted with your application (unless not applicable to you):

• Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Scores
• Fitness Test Documentation
• Birth Certificate (Birth Certificate Ordering)
• Driver's License (Replacement License)
• Social Security Card (Replacement Card)
• High School Transcript / GED (Transcript Ordering)
• College Transcript (Transcript Ordering)
• DD-214 / Letter of Service (Requesting military service records)
• Resume (Job Readiness)
• Cover Letter (Job Readiness)
• Release of Information (Download PDF reader) (download, complete, and attach to this application)
• QI Form (Download PDF reader) (download, complete, and attach to this application)
• Inspector General Report (Download PDF reader) (download, complete, and attach to this application)
  
  

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

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Applicants MUST take and PASS the NTN Entry Level Law Enforcement exam to qualify for this position.

Applicants MUST take and PASS a Baseline Fitness Test to qualify for this position. (Accepted tests: MSP Baseline Fitness Test , MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness test , Military Annual Fitness Test, Out-of-State Law Enforcement Fitness Test)

Applicants MUST take and PASS the MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness test , conducted by MSP, when receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Additional Requirements And Information

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.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/M/MotorCarrierOfficer.pdf (Download PDF reader)

More information at: MSP - Motor Carrier Officer Careers (michigan.gov)

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.