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Certification Unit

The Certification Unit is responsible for licensing private detectives and Watch, Guard, or Patrol agencies, appointing Special State Police, and conducting various background investigations for police-related agencies.

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We conduct 8 different types of background investigations for: recruit training candidates, Department of State Police civilian employees, private detectives, Watch Guard Patrol Agencies, Special State Police, Department of State Police interns, temporary employees, and in-state and out-of-state backgrounds requested from outside agencies.

Apply for a private investigator license  Submit a Employee Affidavit 

Active Private Investigators  Active Watchguards  Licensing Questionnaire  Moral Turpitude List  Requirements for a Private Investigator License 

Agency Intake Form and Candidate Certification Packet  Candidate Intake Form  Chief Non-Attestation Form  Special State Police Officer (SSPO) New Hire Academy Trained Certification Process 

Contact Information

Address

485 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923
Directions 

Phone

Call Certification Unit at (978) 538-6128

Business hours, M-F

Fax

(978) 538-6021

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