Careers For Life:

Michigan State Police

Trooper
Created & Presented By - Bryce Andrew Crenshaw

What Is A State Trooper?

A Trooper is certified through MCOLES and specializes in many different field
of law enforcement.
A trooper typically works out of a State Police post and patrols the roads of
an assigned geographical area to prevent or detect traffic law violations,
conducts investigations of law violations, and provides a variety of related
services to the public.
Typically, work is performed under the direction of a sergeant or lieutenant. A
trooper must routinely exercise extensive independent judgment in making
decisions that may include taking immediate actions with limited opportunity
to consider various alternatives.
Full Duty List Given By The State For A Trooper Level 10

Minimum Requirements

Applicant must be 21 years of age by recruit school graduation.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. A college education is not required, though it is
recommended.

Applicant must be a Michigan resident and have a valid Michigan driver's license prior to recruit school
graduation.

Applicants cannot have a felony conviction or be a suspect in case with the reasonable belief the applicant
committed a felony.

Applicants must maintain a driving record free of suspension, revocation and moving violations for the two years
prior to the Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination and start of recruit school.
View specific driving record criteria.

Applicants must meet the Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards minimum
hearing requirements as well as the department's Visual Acuity Standards.

Process
Step 1: Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination
Step 2: Experience and Education Questionnaire
Step 3: MCOLES Physical Fitness Test and Candidate Documents
Step 4: Pre-Screening Interview
Step 5: Background Investigation
Step 6: Background Investigation Review
Step 7: Hiring Interview
Step 8: Conditional Offer of Employment
Step 9: Appointment
Step 10: Academy Training
Step 11: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program

Salaries and Benefits

During their training, recruits receive a bi-weekly salary of approximately $1,500 (Varies with pay amount)

Starting salary for a Trooper 10 position is approximately $41,000. The maximum salary for a trooper position is
approximately $62,000 at 20 years of service.

After six years of service, troopers receive longevity pay; a lump sum provided once a year based on time-in-service.

Troopers receive health, dental, vision and life insurance from the State of Michigan. For more information about specific
benefit packages, visit the Michigan Civil Service Commission Website.

Troopers earn 13 vacation days in the first calendar year, accrued four hours every two weeks. Additional vacation time is
accrued based on years of service.

Troopers earn 13 paid sick days in a calendar year, accrued four hours every two weeks.

State of Michigan employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.

All enlisted employees are provided with the required uniforms and equipment. A uniform cleaning allowance is also
provided.

Things I Look Forward To Owning

(Through Time)
Family

House

Garage

Yard Space

TVs

Grill & Stuff

Games

Plants

Cars

Veggie
Garden

Garage Tools

Pets

Clothes

Garden Tools

Indoor Furniture

Appliances

Outdoor Furniture

Things I Look Forward To Owning

(Through Time)
SO MANY OTHER THINGS I CANT LIST!!!

Beginning College To Attend

What To Get? - Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice
How Many Years? - 4 or less

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR - 118

HOURS

CRJ 232
Principles of Policing II

CRJ 101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
4
CRJ 106
Introduction to Corrections
4
CRJ 111
9-1-1 Telecommunications I
4

How Much Money? - $14,940

with room & Board a year ( I
probably wont do R&B)

CRJ 112
9-1-1 Telecommunications II
4
CRJ 121
Correctional Facilities
4
CRJ 131
Client Relations
4
CRJ 141
Criminology

CRJ 441
Organizational Leadership in Criminal Justice

CRJ 481A
Criminal Justice Work Experience II

HSC 102
BLS Provider Training and First Aid

HUS 201
Substance Abuse

PSY 311
Abnormal Psychology

WRK 291B
Professional Career Strategies

CRJ 311
Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

CRJ 321
Criminal Law

CRJ 331
Cybercrime Investigations

CRJ 351
Evidence Collection and Procedures

CRJ 361
Organized Crime and Youth Gangs

Management
CRJ 221
Interviewing, Investigations and Report Writing

CRJ 301
Juvenile Justice Concepts

CRJ 341
Introduction to Forensic Science

CRJ 211
Interpersonal Communication and Conflict

CRJ 431
Terrorism and Homeland Security

CRJ 281A
Criminal Justice Work Experience I

4
CRJ 151
Legal Issues in Corrections

4
CRJ 261A
Security Management

4
4

CRJ 371
Criminal Courts

CRJ 421
Evidence-Based Practices

CRJ 221
Interviewing, Investigations and Report Writing

CRJ 231
Principles of Policing I

4
4

This is everything
required for the Bachelor
of Science in Criminal
Justice

The Place I Would Like To Live

Holland, Michigan

Apartment Id Start With

Bay Pointe Apartment ComplexE 16th St. Holland, MI 49423

Monthly Price=$325-$650

791

House Id End With

I Want a larger house somewhere
in the country area in Michigan or
Ohio

Price=$125G-$225G

Car I Would Like

Ford F-150- 2012Red
Finance with great
credit score for
$295 a month, Poor
credit $425 From
Barber Ford
Holland

Gross Expenses
Name

Price
Monthly

Price
Yearly

Name

Price
Monthly

Price
Yearly

$2700

Car Expenses

Recreations &
Entertainment

$100

$1200

**Appliances

$5000

**Furniture

$5000

***Car Payments

$295

$3540

***Education

$14,940

***Educational
Expenses

$8000

Pets

$30

$360

Taxes

$751.66

$9020(Aver
age)

Food &
Beverage

$225

Clothing

$35

$420

Cell Phone

$69.77

$837.24

Internet

$84

$1008

*Health
Insurance

$0

$0

*Dental
Insurance

$0

$0

*Visual
Insurance

$0

$0

*Life Insurance

$0

$0

*=Comes With
Benefits
**=Not Every Year
***=Ends After
Set Amount of
Years
?= Happens
When It
Happens

Charts N Other Stuff

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*The taxes cover me without a wife or

children, they decrease when a partner and
children are claimed during taxes.

*This is only for 4 years of school, I may go

back for more later.

Source Page
Career Aspects-http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-62526_62528---,00.html
Career Aspects-http://www.careeronestop.org/salariesbenefits/Salary_Report.aspx?soccode=333051&stfips=&zip=&mode=
Food Prices-http://www.numbeo.com/food-prices/
Food Prices-http://www.bls.gov/ro3/apmw.htm
Carhttp://barberford.net/
Housing-http://www.lockwoodcompanies.com/
House Building & Planning-http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/books-building-plans/home-plans/c-5792.htm
City-http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/books-building-plans/home-plans/c-5792.htm
City-http://www.downtownholland.com/
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Appliance Costs-http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/appliances/
Furniture Costs-http://shopping.yahoo.com/furniture/ashley-furniture--brand/
Tax Figures-http://www.irs.gov/
Gasoline Price Comparisons-http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/gasprices/states/
Clothing Costs-www.pricegrabber.com/clothing/
Internet & Phone-http://xfinity.comcast.net/