The Bureau of Commercial Services, Licensing Division within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs licenses private security guard agencies. Private security guard businesses are regulated under Public Act 330 of 1968, as amended. The Act defines a private security guard as an individual or employee of a business who offers for hire to provide protection of property on the premises of another.

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A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL:

Private Security Guard Agency Application form

Private Security Guard Agency Branch Office License Application form

Other Private Security Guard Agency forms

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

PA 330 of 1968 (Occupational Code)

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:

Administrative Rules

D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS:

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the license)

An applicant for a private security guard agency license must meet the following requirements:

• Be not less than 25 years old.
• Have a high school education or its equivalent.
• Have not been convicted of a felony.

• In the last five years, have not been convicted of any of the following:
1. dishonesty or fraud
2. unauthorized divulging or selling of information or evidence
3. impersonation of a law enforcement officer or employee of the US, Michigan or a political subdivision of Michigan
4. illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon
5. two or more alcohol related offenses
6. controlled substances
7. assault
• Have not been dishonorably discharged from the US military.
• Have a baccalaureate degree in police administration or industrial security from an accredited college or university and 2 years of full time experience in a licensed security guard agency or as a security administrator in private business

OR

Has been lawfully engaged in one or more of the following:

1. In the private security guard agency business in another state for a period of not less than 3 years.
2. For not less than 4 years, served in a supervisory capacity with the rank above that of a patrolman in a licensed security guard agency.
3. For not less than 4 years, served as a full-time certified police officer for a city, county, or state government or the United States government.

• Has posted a $25,000 surety bond with the Department or furnishes an insurance policy in the amount of $25,000.00 for property damages, $100,000.00 for the injury or death of one person, and $200,000.00 for injuries to or deaths of more than one person.
• Has not been judged to be insane by a court, unless restored to sanity by a court order.
• Does not having any outstanding warrants for his/her arrest
• Has a Michigan office location and a resident manager

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

N/A

 3.  Application Submission Requirements

Applicants must submit a signed application form and the information that is specified in P.A. 330 of 1968, as amended (Occupational Code) laws and/or rules and directions for completing an application.

 4.  Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining License or Approval

N/A

 5.  Operational Requirements

N/A

 6.  Fees

Security Guard Agencies

Partnership/LLC/Corporation Application $300.00

Sole Proprietor Application $200.00

Partnership/LLC/Corporation Renewal $150.00

Sole Proprietor Renewal $100.00

Partnership/LLC/Corporation Re-licensure $300.00

Sole Proprietor Re-licensure $200.00

Fingerprints $49.25

Late Renewal $25.00

Reinstatement $100.00

Branch Office

Branch Office Application $50.00

Branch Office Renewal $50.00

Reinstatement $100.00

Re-licensure $50.00

 7.  Appeal Process

For the occupations regulated under the Occupational Code, this generally describes the procedure that is followed when an applicant for a license has received a formal denial of the application. The Code calls what they file a Petition for Review and requires that the Department receive it within 30 days. The appeal/petition is placed on the board agenda for the next regularly scheduled board meeting. The Petitioner files a written request to appeal that is accompanied by any documents, which would substantiate their reason why the denial should be overturned and a license granted. The two main categories of denial are: lack of good moral character and failure to meet the license requirements (lack of education, experience, failed exam, etc.) The Board and Department hear the appeal/Petition during the meeting. The Board vote must be agreed upon by the Department; in case of the Board voting to overturn the denial and the Department disagreeing (wanting the denial to stand), the Department has the final decision. If the Petitioner is in attendance, the Petitioner knows the outcome then but either way a letter outlining the results is mailed to the Petitioner. Should the Petitioner wish to appeal an upheld denial determination made at the Board meeting, the next step would be filing in Circuit Court. If the occupation is not under the Occupational Code, the Bureau Director would hear the appeal and any upheld denial by the Bureau Director could also be appealed to Circuit Court.

 8.  Public Input Opportunities

The public has an opportunity to provide input in various ways. Typical opportunities for input are when administrative rules are being considered at a Public Hearing. The public has an opportunity to address specific draft rules or the rule set overall either in writing or by testimony at the hearing. At open Board Meetings, the public is given an opportunity to address the board on either specific items or in general. At any time a member of the public wishes to address a Bureau practice, policy or procedure, a letter to the Bureau Director may be sent. The Bureau also receives many inquiries or comments by way of letters to the Governor regarding Bureau operations or specific licensure applications.

E. Contact Information:

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Creation/Revision Date:

September 29, 2010