Civilian Employment
Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety offers a variety of excellent opportunities for those seeking a position in a non-law enforcement career. These include parking services, communications, information technology, traffic engineering, business, access control, and strategic intelligence. Available positions can be found here.
Student Employment
Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety provides excellent opportunities for students seeking civilian and law enforcement oriented part-time work. You can apply to work for the department in parking enforcement, security, the cadet desk, events, access control, and more. You can apply for student employment by filling out the application here. Learn more about each position below.
The Traffic Worker position was created to assist the MSU Police Department 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. If you are interested in applying for a part-time security job, please utilize the application provided on this page.
Traffic Workers can work year round, however; the bulk of the hours occur during football season.
Job Duties
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 that year (NOTE: During the "school day," shifts may be lengthened or shortened to accommodate class schedules). On average the football games run 8-12 hours. Men's Basketball is usually 8 hours, hockey and Women's Basketball games are usually 4 hours. Everyone is required to work during the 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:
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 email.
Please do not contact the Department to inquire on the status of your application.
If you have any questions regarding the position, requirements, or process, please contact the officer assigned to oversee these employees.
The Police Service Desk, staffed by student Cadets, serves as the central hub of the Michigan State University Police Department, receiving phone calls and walk-in customers. In addition to handling incoming phone calls and walk-ins, Cadets also monitor the University’s fire and intrusion alarm systems, monitor police radio traffic, take reports and provide general assistance and information to the campus community and visitors. If you are interested in applying for a part-time cadet job, please utilize the application provided on this page.
Job Duties
Working Conditions and Hours
Cadets work eight-hour shifts, providing coverage to the Police Service Desk twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year (NOTE: During the academic “school day,” shifts may be lengthened or shortened to accommodate class schedules). Cadets typically are scheduled for a minimum of two eight-hour shifts per week, depending on demand. During a shift, Cadets may sit or stand and are required to stay in position at the Police Service Desk, unless relieved by another Cadet or Supervisor.
As the first level of contact for the department, Cadets are expected to maintain the utmost level of courtesy and professionalism. Additionally, Cadets should possess the ability to multi-task and be able to perform their job duties during emergency situations. Everyone is required to be available to work during the home football weekends and similar high-volume events.
The Department has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 29 hours per week. Any other part time MSU job must be included in that weekly hour limit and disclosed to the Department.
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
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. Please do not contact the Department to inquire on the status of your application.
If you have any questions regarding the position, requirements, or process; please contact the person assigned to oversee these employees.
The focus of the Parking Enforcer position is to assist with parking concerns, as well as provide customer service to our community. If you are interested in applying for a part-time job as a Parking Enforcer, please utilize the application provided on this page.
Job Duties
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 the 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:
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. Please do not contact the Department to inquire on the status of your application.
If you have any questions regarding the position, requirements, or process; please contact the person assigned to oversee these employees.
Access Control Assistants perform Access Control duties related to the MSU alarm system and doors around campus. Assistants provide key runs to qualified individuals following a specific protocol and Assistants will maintain the key storage cabinet and the Department’s gun storage closet. You may be asked to perform minor data entry and assist with occasional filing and paperwork.
Job Duties
Working Conditions and Hours
As a base level of contact for the department, Access Control Assistants are expected to maintain the utmost level of courtesy and professionalism. Additionally, Access Control Assistants should possess the ability to self-task and be able to perform their job duties without a direct supervisor present. These employees work rotating shifts including midnights, weekends and holidays. Access Control Assistants will be expected walk or drive to multiple locations in response to the MSU Access Control Alarm System. Everyone is required to be available to work during the home football weekends and similar high-volume events.
The Department has a policy restricting student employees from working more than 29 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:
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. Please do not contact the Department to inquire on the status of your application.
If you have any questions regarding the position, requirements, or process; please contact the person assigned to oversee these employees.
Parking Services Office Aides perform office duties related to the MSU Police Department’s Parking Services operations. Aides may be asked to perform data entry, clerical functions and assist with filing or other similar paperwork.
As a base level of contact for the Department, Parking Services Office Aides are expected to maintain the utmost level of courtesy and professionalism. Additionally, Aides should possess the ability to self-task and be able to perform their job duties without a direct supervisor present. These employees work during business hours when the Parking Services Office is open to the community. There is the potential need to be available to work during the 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.
Applicants must possess, agree to, and/or have the following:
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. Please do not contact the Department to inquire on the status of your application.
If you have any questions regarding the position, requirements, or process; please contact the person assigned to oversee these employees.
Civilian Careers
517-449-7660
Special Events Traffic Worker
517-432-3067
Cadet Desk
517-432-7929
Parking Enforcement
517-432-2489
Access Control Assistant
517-432-7929
Parking Services Office Aide
517-353-1247