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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE INFORMATION
If you are applying for private security guard agency license, you must meet one of the following: (check all that apply)
(i) Was engaged in the private security guard or agency business on his or her own account in another state for a period of at least 3 years.
(ii) Was engaged in the private security
guard or agency business for a period of at least 4 years as an employee of the holder of a certificate of
authority to conduct a private security guard or agency business and has experience reasonably equivalent to at least 4 years of full-time guard work in
a supervisory capacity with rank above that of patrolman.
(iii) Was employed in law enforcement as a certified police officer on a full-time basis for at least 4 years for a city, county, or state government or for
the United States government.
(iv) Was engaged in the private security guard or agency business as an employee or on his or her own account or as a security administrator in private
business for at least 2 years on a full-time basis, and is a graduate with a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in the field of police administration or
industrial security from an accredited college or university.
(v) While on active duty as a member of the armed forces, served as a military police officer or in an equivalent job classification for at least 2 years;
was
honorable character of service or under honorable conditions (general) character of service from that military service; and provides with his or her
application an affidavit signed by a commanding officer, supervisor, or military superior with direct knowledge of the applicant's service that he or she
has, entry-level experience in
or basic knowledge of each of the following:
(A) Enforcing rules, regulations, and guidelines.
(B) Providing security and physical protection.
(C) Area and site security operations.
(D) Overseeing prisoners and correctional facilities
(E) Reconnaissance and surveillance.
If you are applying for a security alarm system contractor license, you must have been lawfully engaged in either or both of the following: (check all that
apply)
A security alarm system contractor business on his or her own account for a period of not less than 3 years.
A security alarm system contractor business for a period of not less than 4 years as an employee of the holder of a certificate of authority to conduct a
security alarm system contractor business, and have experience reasonably equivalent to at least 4 years of full-time work in a supervisory capacity.
I do not have experience equivalent to at least 4 years of full-time work in a supervisory capacity. (The Department will notify you authorizing you to
to take the exam).
Additional Required Documents
Signature
Date
City
Print Name
APPROVAL COUNTY SHERIFF OR CITY CHIEF OF POLICE WHERE PRINCIPAL OFFICE LOCATED - Required per MCL 338.1057(3)
Signature Date
Title (Sheriff or City Chief of Police)
County
APPROVAL COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY WHERE PRINCIPAL OFFICE LOCATED - Required per MCL 338.1057(3)
City
Print Name
Signature
Date
County
Title
Certification:
I certify that the statements in this document are true and complete. I understand that any omitted statement, misrepresentation, or fraud may be cause for
denial of my application, disciplinary action, or may be punishable by law. I agree the Department is required by
law to obtain my social security number
pursuant to MCL 338.3434a.
5 reference statements pursuant to MCL 338.1057(1)
2 passport quality photos of individual or of the resident manager if a business pursuant to MCL 338.1058(2)
Surety bond or certificate of insurance pursuant to MCL 338.1059(1)
Certificate of incorporation of business, if applicable
If requesting a fee waiver as an individual who served in the armed forces - form DD214, DD215, or any other form acceptable to the Department that
demonstrates you were separated from service with an honorable character of service or under honorable conditions (general) character of service.
If you are using your experience in the military as qualification for licensure, you must also submit the documentation listed above along with an affidavit
signed by a commanding officer, supervisor or military superior with direct knowledge of your service and that you have entry-level experience in or basic
knowledge of each of the items listed in MCL 338.1056(1)(g)(v).