State of Michigan

Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination

SALARY

$11.00 - $33.00 Hourly

$880.00 - $2,640.00 Biweekly

LOCATION

Multiple Vacancies and Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

JOB TYPE

Examination ONLY

JOB NUMBER

1999-13-EntLvlLawExm

DEPARTMENT

Examinations ONLY

OPENING DATE

07/31/2013

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$11.00 - $33.00 Hourly

$880.00 - $2,640.00 Biweekly

LOCATION

Multiple Vacancies and Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

JOB TYPE

Examination ONLY

JOB NUMBER

1999-13-EntLvlLawExm

DEPARTMENT

Examinations ONLY

OPENING DATE

07/31/2013

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Job Description

The Michigan Civil Service Commission is Accepting Applications for the
Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination


This examination tests for the following classifications.
 
Conservation Officer 10          Motor Carrier Officer 9
State Police Trooper 10         State Properties Security Officer 7
 
As Conservation Officers, the employees are responsible for the enforcement of laws and rules protecting the public health and regulating the conservation and use of the natural resources of the state.  Conservation Officers are peace officers and are also empowered to enforce general criminal laws of the state and enforce the motor vehicle code, drug laws, criminal sexual misconduct laws, etc.
 
As Motor Carrier Officers, the employees inspect commercial and pupil transportation vehicles to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division orders, rules and regulations; and enforce all laws pertaining to the operation of commercial vehicles.
 
As State Police Troopers, the employees function as police officers, responsible for the enforcement of all traffic and criminal laws of the state, the protection of life and property, and the provision of related services to the public.
 
As State Properties Security Officers, the employees provide armed security coverage for state properties in Ingham and Eaton counties.  The officers are uniformed civilian members of the Michigan State Police authorized to exercise arrest powers on state properties while on duty and in uniform.

Required Education and Experience

1. United States citizen;
2. At least 21 years-of-age at the time of hire;
3. High School Diploma or GED Certificate;
4. Valid driver's license, without restrictions (except corrective lenses);
5. Vision corrected to 20/20 with lenses; with adequate color and depth perception;
6. Normal hearing in both ears;
7. Absence of felony and/or misdemeanor convictions which would prohibit the applicant from receiving, possessing, and carrying a firearm;
8. Participate in a background investigation to measure suitability for law enforcement work; and
9. Pass a pre-employment drug test.

Additional Requirements and Information

Written Examination
The examination evaluates the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to critical elements of law enforcement positions.  This video examination consists of three test sections:
Section 1: Human Interaction,
Section 2: Reading Ability, and
Section 3: Incident Observation Report Writing.

Examination Scheduling
Applications must be received by the first work date of each month for processing for the next scheduled test.  Two to three weeks before the examination date, applicants will receive an Examination Admission Notice with the date, time, and location for examination. The examination is administered only on weekdays. Applicants unable to take the examination on the scheduled date and time may reschedule as described in the Examination Admission Notice. Current state employees should contact their Human Resources Office for the department’s policy on administrative leave to take Civil Service examinations.
 

ATTENTION
There will be a special Michigan Civil Service testing session for State Police Trooper and Michigan State Police Physical Fitness Test on:
 
Saturday, December 14, 2013
8:00 AM
Muskegon Community College
Room 1100 Stevenson Center for Higher Education
221 S. Quarterline Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
 
To participate, applicants must first:
 
(1) Apply for this test by December 1, selecting Muskegon as your test site location; and
(2) Register for the Physical Fitness Test by emailing for an appointment by December 10 at msprecruiting@michigan.gov. 
 
For more information, telephone State Police Recruitment at (517) 322-5997

Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Examinations ONLY
Address
Civil Service Commission/ Applicant Assessment Section
MCSC-BHRS@michigan.gov
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Examinations ONLY
Address
Civil Service Commission/ Applicant Assessment Section
MCSC-BHRS@michigan.gov
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Entry-Level Law Enforcement Examination Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
EXAMS - Have you ever been convicted of a felony?


* QUESTION 2
2002 - Please enter your birthdate (Month, Day, Year):
* QUESTION 3
MCSC Examinations 2002 – Passing this exam covers all of the following classifications. For informational purposes, please select the classification(s) for which you have the most interest. Check all that apply:




* QUESTION 4
MCSC Examinations 2002-Do you have any military experience?


* QUESTION 5
MCSC Examinations 2002-Please select the level of education you possess.








* QUESTION 6
MCSC Examinations 2002-Please check where you heard about a career in Michigan law enforcement.






* QUESTION 7
MCSC Examinations 2002-Do you have prior experience in law enforcement?


QUESTION 8
MCSC Examinations 2002-If you answered Yes to the previous question, please name the law enforcement agency and how many years you worked.
* QUESTION 9
MCSC Examinations 2002 - Please select the location where you wish to be tested:






* Required Question