About GSA/FPS Contract Sites

We train PSOs who work on federally-contracted facilities (also  known as GSA contracts) and security officers beginning their career but need necessary training to be hired.

Requirements
           for
       Federal
   Protective   
       Service
          (FPS)       
     Contract
 ​
Not everyone will qualify for admission to a contract —Admissions process is competitive. While PSO standards can vary from one company and work location to some degree, the requirements in order to be considered for admission to the PSO Candidate Program generally are:

  • 21 years of age or older
  • US Citizen
  • Federally certified PSO must meet one of the below requirements for consideration: 
  • 3 years of security experience within the past 5 years OR
  • 3 years of military service (active or reserve)
  • Graduate from a Police Officer Standard Training (POST) course OR
  • 60 college credits
  • Reasonable combination of the above
  • Have a Social Security Card
  • Speak, read, and write English
  • Be able to pass a background investigation (criminal and credit checks)
  • Be drug free. You will have to pass a screening for illegal drug use
  • Be capable of frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime. You will need to pass a medical examination and maybe a physical agility test prior to employment by a client company as a PSO
  • Virginia DCJS, Maryland Armed Guard and D.C. SPOs do not have an experience requirement but must successfully pass the state’s curriculum according to Training Standards
The current minimum wages and benefits for PSOs working on Federal contracts in the local area are shown below. Many, if not most, of our client companies' contracts are governed by Collective Bargaining Agreements, which can provide even higher wages and benefits. If you already have or are able to obtain a security clearance, you can earn even more.

Current Department of Labor Wage Determination Minimums
Armed PSO Wage
$20.57/hour
Benefits (Health and Welfare)
$3.71/hour
Unarmed PSO Wage
$12.51/hour
Two-Four Weeks Vacation Annually
Paid Holidays

 
PSO Certification Programs
FPS Basic Course
(~64 hours)
FPS Weapons Course
(~40 hours)
Red Cross CPR/FA/AED
(~8 hours)
OC
(~4 hours)
MEB
(~4 hours) 
MDTS      
(~8 hours)