As an elected officer of the House of Representatives, the Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement and protocol officer of the House of Representatives, and is responsible for maintaining order in the House side of the United States Capitol complex. The Sergeant at Arms reviews and implements all issues relating to the safety and security of Members of Congress and the Capitol complex. The Sergeant at Arms also coordinates extensively with the U.S. Capitol Police and various intelligence agencies to assess threats against Members of Congress and the Capitol complex.

Duties include overseeing the House floor and galleries, the House Appointments Desk, the House garages and parking lots, as well as administering all staff identification badges.

Mr. Irving serves as a member of the U.S. Capitol Police Board, responsible for policy oversight over the Capitol Police Force, and is the chairman of this Board in alternating years. As Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Irving also serves on the Congressional Accessibility Services Board.

The following divisions comprise the Office of the Sergeant at Arms:

Immediate Office/Member Support

Protocol and Chamber Operations

House Garages & Parking Security

Information Services

Identification Services

Police Services/Law Enforcement

House Security

Emergency Management

Learn more about the past and present Sergeants at Arms on the History, Art & Archives website.

Contact information for the Office of the Sergeant at Arms:

Room H-124 US Capitol

202-225-2456

202-225-3233 (fax)

saamail@mail.house.gov

Internal Website for the Office of the Sergeant at Arms:

The Office of the Sergeant at Arms maintains an internal website that is only accessible from inside the House campus.

http://saa.house.gov