Top DOJ security guards and patrol services contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Justice obligated $200.9M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 561612, up 2.7% from $195.6M in the preceding 12 months. 27 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 9 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Justice. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DOJ contractors for NAICS 561612
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corecivic, Inc. | $42.2M | $31.2M | 21.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Paragon Systems Inc | $22.4M | $32.1M | 11.1% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | GEO Transport, Inc. | $20.9M | $13.6M | 10.4% | ▲ 3 |
| 4 | United Security Inc | $18.1M | $17.5M | 9.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | $16.4M | $2.2M | 8.2% | ▲ 9 |
| 6 | Metropolitan Security Services, Inc. | $15.4M | $20.4M | 7.6% | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | American Eagle Protective Services Corp | $13.7M | $9K | 6.8% | ▲ 21 |
| 8 | The GEO Group, Inc. | $11.3M | $26.4M | 5.6% | ▼ 5 |
| 9 | Servexo | $10.6M | $5.2M | 5.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | Inter-CON Security Systems, Inc. | $6.3M | $7.6M | 3.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 11 | Jet Security LLC | $4.4M | $1.5M | 2.2% | ▲ 7 |
| 12 | Shields Point LLC | $3.5M | $5.8M | 1.7% | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Prudential Protective Services LLC | $2.9M | $9.4M | 1.4% | ▼ 6 |
| 14 | Starside Security & Investigation Inc | $2.3M | $4.4M | 1.1% | ▼ 3 |
| 15 | Texas Industrial Security, Inc. | $2.2M | $2.7M | 1.1% | ▼ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed)$2.2M → $16.4M (+$14.2M) · now #5
- American Eagle Protective Services Corp$9K → $13.7M (+$13.7M) · now #7
- Corecivic, Inc.$31.2M → $42.2M (+$11.0M) · now #1
Largest declines
- The GEO Group, Inc.$26.4M → $11.3M (−$15.2M) · now #8
- Paragon Systems Inc$32.1M → $22.4M (−$9.7M) · now #2
- Prudential Protective Services LLC$9.4M → $2.9M (−$6.5M) · now #13
New to this market
2 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Chenega Naswik International LLC | May 19, 2026 | $1.1M |
| k2k9 Solutions LLC | Jan 21, 2026 | $25K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Justice, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals Service | $103.6M | $98.9M | Up $4.6M (4.7%) |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | $53.6M | $51.6M | Up $2.0M (3.9%) |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $27.0M | $28.1M | Down $1.1M (3.8%) |
| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division | $11.0M | $8.3M | Up $2.7M (32.7%) |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $5.0M | $5.7M | Down $647K (11.4%) |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $633K | $3.0M | Down $2.3M (78.6%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15M40025FA3500027 | Starside Security & Investigation Inc CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IAW THE BPA PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TO INCLUDE QUALIFIED CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS (CDOS) IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED… | $4.6M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 15M40025FA3500024 | United Security Inc CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IAW THE BPA PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TO INCLUDE QUALIFIED CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS (CDOS) IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED… | $5.6M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 15M40025FA3500023 | Prudential Protective Services LLC CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IAW THE BPA PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TO INCLUDE QUALIFIED CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS (CDOS) IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED… | $9.3M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 15M40025FA3500029 | GEO Transport, Inc. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO INCLUDE QUALIFIED CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS (CDOS) IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE (USMS) FOR REGIONS… | $25.5M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 15M40025FA3500022 | Inter-CON Security Systems, Inc. THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IAW THE BPA PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TO INCLUDE QUALIFIED CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS (CDOS) IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED… | $10.7M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 15M40026FA3500008 | Corecivic, Inc. DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT OTAY MESA DETENTION CENTER FOR UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FOR THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 11/01/2025 - 10/31/2026 AGAINST IMMIGRATIONS… | $30.4M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 15F06724F0001622 | Shields Point LLC ROVING SECURITY GUARDS AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK. | $7.8M | Feb 10, 2027 |
| 15M40026FA3500020 | Corecivic, Inc. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AT THE TORRANCE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY AGAINST THE IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) IDIQ CONTRACT… | $3.4M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 15A00025FAQA00146 | Servexo FIRM FIXED PRICE TASK ORDER FOR ARMED GUARD SERVICES. | $15.8M | Aug 31, 2027 |
| 15M40026FA3500014 | Corecivic, Inc. FY26 PRIVATE DETENTION SERVICES FOR CALIFORNIA CITY DETENTION FACILITY. | $8.5M | Aug 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOJ contractors for NAICS 561612?
In the latest 12 months, Corecivic, Inc. ($42.2M), Paragon Systems Inc ($22.4M), GEO Transport, Inc. ($20.9M) received the most DOJ obligations for security guards and patrol services.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 79.8% of positive obligations, and Corecivic, Inc. alone held 21.0%. 2 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOJ NAICS 561612 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 15M40025FA3500027 (Starside Security & Investigation Inc, $4.6M obligated), ending Oct 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$42.9MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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