Preceded by Andrew B. Willison Full Name Frank J. Larkin | Name Frank Larkin | |
Francis J. "Frank" Larkin (born May 9, 1955) has served as the 40th Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate since his appointment to that post by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on January 6, 2015, succeeding Andrew B. Willison. Larkin assumed his office as Sergeant at Arms after a distinguished career in both the public and private sector, including work in law enforcement, national security, information technology and cyber security.
He previously served in several posts at the United States Department of Defense and in law enforcement. Prior to assuming office, he served in the United States Navy, including as a special warfare operator in the Navy SEALs. Mr. Larkin was also a uniformed police officer with the Norristown (PA) Police Department, a homicide detective with the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney's Office, and a Maryland State Trooper as a peace officer-Flight Paramedic.
Larkin holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Administration degree from Villanova University.