Government Accountability Office

Federal Protective Service: Action Needed to Asses Risk and Better Manage Contract Guards at Federal Facilities Government Accountability Office

To achieve its facility protection mission, in fiscal year 2012, FPS has a budget of $1.3 billion; over 1,200 full-time employees; and about 12,500 contract security guards. Contract guards are responsible for controlling access to federal facilities, screening access areas to prevent the introduction of weapons and explosives, enforcing property rules and regulations, detecting and reporting criminal acts, and responding to emergency situations involving facility safety and security.