Law Enforcement Careers
WE'RE HIRING: The Spartan community isn't just a place to work, it's a place to call home. We are looking for the next generation of MSU's finest to protect the Spartan community. Whether you are just graduating and looking for a place to start your policing career or looking for the next step in your policing career, consider joining our team! We are looking to hire talented officers with the highest standards of performance.
Check out our available positions below or reach out to Deputy Chief Chris Rozman at RozmanC@dpps.msu.edu.
Police Recruit Trainee Position-
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional education or experience satisfied through either:
• Associate’s degree.
• Completion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework (some military course credits may be used for equivalency) and two years of active or completed military commitment in good standing.
• Must be able to meet all MCOLES certification/licensing requirements.
• Must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the academy.
Police Officer Position-
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional education and experience satisfied through either:
• Associate’s degree.
• Completion of 24 semester credit (or term equivalency) hours of college level coursework (some military course credits may be used for equivalency) and two years of relevant law enforcement experience or two years of active or completed military commitment in good standing.
• Completion of an accredited police training academy or training.
• Current MCOLES license and certification (or ability to obtain license and certification).
• Out of State certified applicants or candidates with a lapse in certification must be able to pass MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) program or testing prior to final job offer.
Student and Other Employment
Michigan State University Police and Public Safety offers multiple student employment positions. You can apply to work for the department as a police cadet, parking enforcement, Spartan Security, special events parking, and more. You can apply for student employment by filling out the application here. If you have any questions, please contact MSU DPPS Human Resources Administrator Laura King at whitlo11@msu.edu. Learn more about each position below.
MSU Police Cadets are an integral part of our department. Police Cadets are current MSU students who work side-by-side with MSU police officers to gain valuable experience. They handle many tasks including monitoring police radio traffic, taking reports and providing information and general assistance to the campus community and visitors. Being a Police Cadet can be a great gateway to a full-time career as a police officer.
Existing policies restrict student employees from working more than 25 hours per week. Any other part-time MSU job must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
- Required to be currently registered Michigan State University students
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work flexible hours, including holidays and MSU home football game days
- Provide a detailed resume of relevant job experience and training
- Pass a thorough employment background investigation
NOTE: Due to the extensive amount of training incumbent to this position, preference may be given to candidates of freshmen or sophomore status.
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted at any time but only filled when there are vacancies. When an opening becomes available, if you meet the pre-screening requirements, qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone or email and scheduled for an initial interview. Applicants who are deemed ineligible for an interview, or who fail to successfully complete the interview, will be notified by e-mail. If there are no open positions, applications will be kept on file.
Spartan Security works a variety of locations and at special events occurring at MSU.
JOB DUTIES
- Monitor secured areas
- Screen patrons for prohibited items at event venues
- Provide leadership and direction in emergencies and assist emergency personnel as needed during emergencies
- Make contact with police when needed for law enforcement or order maintenance
- Monitor the facility/event assigned to and be vigilant for prohibited items
WORKING CONDITIONS AND HOURS
Spartan Security is assigned to shifts that could encompass any time of day or day of week. Sign-up options are available to allow you to volunteer for work assignments. However, ALL Spartan Security must work MSU Home Football Game weekends, or similar type high-volume events.
The department has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 25 hours per week and restricting non-student employees working more than 19 hours per week. Any other part-time MSU job must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work flexible hours, including holidays and MSU home football game days
- Provide a detailed resume of relevant job experience and training
- Display a high standard of ethical conduct
- Be able to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
- Be able to pass a certification test provided by Department trained First Aid/CPR instructors based on the American Red Cross standard; or have a current and valid certificate of completion for that training
- Complete required training and be able to be certified in blood-borne pathogen standards
- Pass an employment background investigation
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted at any time and hiring does occur year-round. Persons hired must complete required training before working as Spartan Security. You are paid to attend the training sessions.
When an opening becomes available, if you meet the pre-screening requirements, qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone or email and scheduled for an initial interview. Applicants who are deemed ineligible for an interview, or who fail to successfully complete the interview, will be notified by e-mail. If there are no open positions, applications will be kept on file.
The focus of the Parking Enforcer position is to assist with parking concerns, as well as provide customer service to our community.
JOB DUTIES
- Ticketing an illegally parked vehicle
- Impounding unregistered bicycles
- Assisting motorists, i.e., cutting off bike locks, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND HOURS
Parking enforcers can work year-round. Parking enforcers must accept the job knowing they may work early morning, nights, overnights and weekends. Parking Enforcers usually work 5-hour shifts and those shifts are worked completely around your class schedule for that semester. There are no typical number of hours worked. Everyone is required to be available to work during home football weekends and similar high-volume events.
The department has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 25 hours per week. Any other part-time MSU job must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
- Required to be currently registered Michigan State University students
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work flexible hours, including holidays and MSU home football game days
- Provide a detailed resume of relevant job experience and training
- Pass a thorough employment background investigation
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted at any time, but only filled when there are vacancies. When an opening becomes available, if you meet the pre-screening requirements, qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone or email and scheduled for an initial interview. Applicants who are deemed ineligible for an interview, or who fail to successfully complete the interview, will be notified by e-mail. If there are no open positions, applications will be kept on file.
Museum Security positions were created to assist MSU Police and Public Safety in providing property protection and visitor safety for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum. The main functions of Security are access control, alarm monitoring, and loss prevention.
JOB DUTIES
- Prevent prohibited items being carried into galleries
- Screen employees, contractors and administrative visitors for entry into secured areas
- Patrol galleries to ensure visitors are following museum guidelines
- Monitor alarms, access control and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras
- Most positions require standing throughout the work day
WORKING CONDITIONS AND HOURS
Museum Security Staff work during the following scheduled shifts:
- Monday and Tuesday: 8:00am-5:30pm
- Wednesday through Friday: 8:00am-6:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am-6:30pm
There are some special events that extend into evening hours and/or require opening earlier in the day.
The positions are all part-time and students are encouraged to apply. Shifts are worked completely around student employees' class schedules.
MSU DPPS has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 29 hours per week and restricting non-student employees working more than 19 hours per week. Any other part-time MSU job must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess the following:
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Display a high standard of ethical conduct
- Be able to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
- Be able to work flexible hours; including nighttime, holidays and all home football games
- Be able to pass a certification test provided by Department trained First Aid/CPR instructors based on the American Red Cross standard; or have a current and valid certificate of completion for that training
- Complete required training and be able to be certified in blood-borne pathogen standards
- Pass an employment background investigation
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted at any time, but only filled when there is a vacancy. When an opening becomes available, if you meet these pre-screening requirements, qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone or email and scheduled for an initial interview. Applicants who are deemed ineligible for an interview, or who fail to successfully complete the interview, will be notified by e-mail. If there are no open positions, applications will be kept on file.
The Traffic Worker position was created to assist MSU DPPS with special events hosted on campus throughout the school year. The focus of the Traffic Worker is to assist with traffic control and parking during special events, as well as provide customer service to those attending these events.
Traffic Workers can work year-round; however, the bulk of the hours occur during football season.
JOB DUTIES
- Assist police officers with traffic direction for vehicles and/or pedestrians
- Make contact with police when needed for law enforcement or order maintenance
- Monitor the assigned area and inform supervisors of problems developing
WORKING CONDITIONS AND HOURS
Traffic Workers work a variety of shifts and the length of the shift will depend on the event scheduled. The events and shift can occur anytime and any day of the year (NOTE: During the “school day,” shifts may be lengthened or shortened to accommodate class schedules). On average, Football games run 8-12 hours, Men’s Basketball 8 hours, and Hockey and Women’s Basketball games are 4 hours. Everyone is required to work during home football weekends; a Traffic Worker may have a game assignment or cover an overnight assignment during those weekends.
The department has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 25 hours per week and restricting non-student employees working more than 19 hours per week. Any other part-time MSU job must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work flexible hours, including holidays and MSU home football game days
- Provide a detailed resume of relevant job experience and training
- Pass a thorough employment background investigation
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted at any time and if you meet the pre-screening requirements, qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone or email and scheduled for an initial interview. Applicants who are deemed ineligible for an interview, or who fail to successfully complete the interview, will be notified by e-mail.
The Accountability Check-In Worker position was created to assist MSU Police and Public Safety with checking in staff, volunteers and event workers for various events at Michigan State University. The focus of this position is to verify the identity of the individuals who will be working and/or volunteering at university events.
This is a year-round position that has a varied schedule and will require availability during early morning, nights, weekends and holidays. Shifts are typically scheduled in five-hour increments with varied start times.
JOB DUTIES
- Check in event staff workers
- Make contact with police when needed for law enforcement or order maintenance
- Monitor the assigned area and inform supervisors of problems developing
WORKING CONDITIONS AND HOURS
Accountability Check-In Worker positions are all part-time and due to the nature of the event scheduling; there are no typical number of hours worked each week. This position requires moderate physical effort and involves sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time and the use of a laptop or other computer device. Everyone is required to work during home football weekends.
The department has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 25 hours per week and restricting non-student employees working more than 19 hours per week. Any other part-time MSU job must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to work flexible hours, including holidays, MSU home football game days and weekends
- Have some understanding of basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Pass a thorough employment background investigation
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted at any time and if you meet the pre-screening requirements, qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone or email and scheduled for an initial interview. Applicants who are deemed ineligible for an interview, or who fail to successfully complete the interview, will be notified by e-mail.
MSU Police and Public Safety provides security services for the FRIB. The department oversees homeland security, emergency management, and first responder issues for the laboratory. Supervised by MSU DPPS, a civilian security staff is utilized to help maintain a secure environment at the FRIB.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The FRIB Security Staff was created to assist MSU DPPS in providing property protection for the FRIB facility and work-site. The main functions of the FRIB Security staff are monitoring access controlled areas and intellectual, personal, and real property protection.
JOB DUTIES
- Perform regular rounds around the laboratory
- Monitor secured areas
- Monitor and respond to access control and fire alarms
- Provide leadership and direction in emergencies and assist emergency personnel as needed during emergencies
- Make contact with police when needed
- Monitor the facility for prohibited items
WORKING CONDITIONS AND HOURS
FRIB Security Staff are scheduled for various shift hours based on need. MSU DPPS has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 25 hours per week and restricting non-student employees working more than 19 hours per week. Any other part time job with MSU must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Display a high standard of ethical conduct
- Be able to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
- Be able to work flexible hours; including nighttime, holidays and all home football games
- Be able to pass a certification test provided by the department trained First Aid/CPR instructors based on the American Red Cross standard; or have a current and valid certificate of completion for that training
- Complete required training and be able to be certified in blood-borne pathogen standards
- Pass an employment background investigation
Additionally, due to the nature of this position, must also possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
- Minimum of one year prior security-related experience
- Possess the ability to handle export-controlled materials
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted at any time, but only filled when there is a vacancy. When an opening becomes available, if you meet these pre-screening requirements, qualified applicants will be contacted by telephone or email and scheduled for an initial interview. Applicants who are deemed ineligible for an interview, or who fail to successfully complete the interview, will be notified by e-mail. If there are no open positions, applications will be kept on file.
More information coming soon.