Company Profile
Michigan State Police
Company Overview
Since 1917, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has provided pirmary law enforcement and quality support services to local, county, and state public safety agencies. With the unique positioning of statewide resources and services, the MSP is committed to providing highly trained personnel, high-tech equipment, and state-of-the-art technology to enhance public safety.
Company History
The Michigan Department of State Police began as a temporary, wartime emergency force for the purpose of domestic security during World War I. On April 19, 1917, Governor Albert Sleeper created the Michigan State Troops Permanent Force, (also known as the Michigan State Constabulary). With Colonel Roy C. Vandercook as the first commanding officer, this new force consisted of five Troops of mounted, dismounted and motorized units, totaling 300 men. On March 26, 1919, Public Act 26 reorganized the Constabulary as the permanent, peace-time Michigan State Police.
Michigan adopted a new Constitution in 1963, authorizing up to 20 departments. Public Act 380 of 1965 reorganized the Michigan Department of State Police as one of these departments. The Director holds the rank of Colonel and is appointed by the Governor.
Today, the Michigan State Police consists of a modern-day force of law enforcement professionals, using the latest up-to-date training and technology to protect the citizens of Michigan. What was once a cavalry of 300 men now has evolved into one of the leading police agencies of the United States.
The pride and commitment that began back in 1917 continue today to play an important role in the department. The men and women who proudly serve in the Michigan State police do so with a PROUD sense of tradition in providing SERVICE through EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, and COURTESY .
Benefits
• During trooper recruit school, recruits receive a bi-weekly salary of approximately $1,700.
• Starting salary for the Trooper position is approximately $44,000. The maximum salary for the trooper position is approximately $66,000 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.
• 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.