I am trying to obtain a Michigan Guard Card, can someone please guide me in the right direction as to how to do that?

In the state of Michigan, an unarmed security guard doesn't require a license (or Guard Card). However, the company engaged in hiring security guards and providing security guard services must obtain and hold a valid Michigan Security Guard Agency license. A licensed security company can hire unarmed security guards that are not licensed. Here is the pertinent extract from the Michigan state law: Section 338.1079 of Michigan Private Security Business And Security Alam Act - Act 330 of 1968 This act does not require licensing of any private security guards employed for the purpose of protecting the property and employees of their employer and generally maintaining security for their employer. Even if there is no licensing requirement for a person to be employed as a security guard, there are a few basic criteria that the state requires. At least 18 year old Citizen of US or a registered resident alien Posses high school diploma or equivalent Submit…

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Security Guard Training in Michigan

Michigan Security Guard Training Requirements Salary and Prospects of Security Guard Jobs in Michigan As per the latest employment statistics of Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for Security Guard job in Michigan is indicated below. Number of persons employed as Security Guards in Michigan are: 23,250  Annual Average Wage of a Security Guard in Michigan is: $26,500.00. In Michigan, the unarmed security guard does not need to be licensed. The company that hires you needs to hold the license and can hire unarmed security guards that are not licensed. However, there are basic criteria that the state requires.   Eligibility Requirement for Security Guard in Michigan Basic requirements for unarmed security guard in Michigan: Must be at least 18 year old. Must be a United States citizen or registered resident alien. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. May be required to submit to drug testing (This is not required by the state but may be…

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