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"News Release"
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State Police Continue Commitment to Recruiting
with Hiring Event in Kalamazoo
"Applications accepted until March 2 for next Trooper, Motor Carrier Officer ""and Lateral Entry Recruit School"
*For Immediate Release:*
*January 30, 2026*
*LANSING, MICH. *The Michigan State Police (MSP) is hosting a one-stop Employment Day hiring event on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Texas Township Campus [ [link removed] ] starting at 8 a.m. This event offers a convenient opportunity to apply for the department’s upcoming trooper, motor carrier officer and lateral entry recruit schools that all begin in July.
“The Michigan State Police has long focused on attracting and hiring qualified, capable individuals who are prepared to meet the demands of modern policing,” stated Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. “This approach has remained consistent across multiple administrations and Colonels. Our recruiting efforts are statewide, intentional and focused on expanding awareness of career opportunities with the MSP among individuals with a wide range of skills, experiences and interests.
“MSP recruiters attend job fairs and community events throughout Michigan and engage directly with prospective candidates across the state. We also maintain outreach efforts through youth engagement initiatives, including the Youth Violence Prevention Summits, Explorer and Cadet Programs, partnerships with educational institutions to include our cold case program with Michigan universities, and the work of our community service troopers. These efforts are designed to build long-term interest in the law enforcement profession and ensure the MSP continues to meet its mission effectively.”
Grady added, “My top priority as Director of the Michigan State Police is the safety and security of all Michiganders. This is the fundamental goal of the Michigan State Police every day. Under my leadership, violent crime is down across the state, and our state is safer because troopers of all backgrounds are committed to this mission.”
Attendees at the Feb. 21 event can complete several steps of the hiring process in one day, including:
* Application assistance for desired recruit school
* Baseline fitness testing
* National Testing Network Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam
* Preliminary criminal history check
* Hiring interview
Interested individuals must RSVP to confirm a spot [ [link removed] ] and receive additional event information. Registration is limited to 300 attendees.
To learn more about a career with the MSP, visit www.michigan.gov/mspjobs [ [link removed] ].
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