Motor Carrier Officer

Employer: State of Michigan Department: State Police Motor Carrier Officer Recruitment Location: Multiple Locations Available -- See Posting for Details Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Number: 5503-24-MCO 28th Recruit Opening Date: 08/20/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Bargaining Unit: N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ### Job Description {#job-description data-start="607" end="626"} 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 is required -- you will receive 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, with duties including: - Traffic enforcement and crash investigation - Driver and vehicle inspections - Criminal interdiction - Hazardous material transport oversight - Regulatory compliance - Weigh station operation - Infrastructure protection - General emergency response Motor Carrier Officer patrol is self-directed and encourages proactive, independent decision-making. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be asked to submit their post assignment preference. Every effort is made to honor requests while balancing the personnel needs of the agency. Applicants will receive their post assignment when appointed to a recruit school. The 28th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School start date is planned for 2026. Training occurs at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing, Michigan. Recruits 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 academy, recruits receive approximately $3,850 per month with benefits. Officers can reach a