The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will never ask you to provide credit card numbers or other personal information by phone, text, email, or mail. LARA has identified fraudulent communications impersonating department staff. These scams may include requests for payment or personal information. Please do not respond to these messages and report any suspicious activity to LARA‑Safety@michigan.gov. (This email is for fraud purposes only; messages unrelated to LARA‑related fraud will not receive a response.)
Private Security Guard Sole Proprietor Employee Background Checks
Employee Background Check Information
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Yes. A licensee must run a state and national criminal history background check of all prospective employees if the prospective employee will be a direct provider of the security business.
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No. Employee background checks do not need to be submitted to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).