State Police Motor Carrier Officer
The Michigan State Police is looking to fill Motor Carrier Officer positions throughout the state.
- No degree or experience required - pay and benefits during 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.
Motor Carrier Officer recruits complete our training academy in Lansing, Michigan where 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 $3,900 a month with benefits
- Officers receive annual raises and reach a base salary of over $68,000 after 6 years, not including overtime and shift premiums.
- Officers are eligible to transfer or promote to different posts after completion of the training program.
- Schedules prioritize day shifts, working 1 weekend day a month, and 13 paid holidays off a year.
- Receive health, dental, vision and life insurance from the State of Michigan and accrue separate vacation and sick leave time off each pay period.
- State of Michigan Defined Contribution Retirement System and option to participate in the state's 401k and/or 457 Deferred Compensation programs
- All uniforms and equipment are provided.
- 21 years of age by recruit school graduation
- A valid driver’s license without restrictions
- Possess a satisfactory driving record
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Pass minimum hearing and vision standards
- No felony arrests or convictions
For more information check out Motor Carrier Officer Careers at www.Mi.gov/MotorCarrierOfficer
or contact MSPCVEDRecruiting@michigan.gov