You can request the services of an officer with the Orange Park Police in an off-duty capacity. Off-duty officers are allowed to engage in secondary employment via a permitting process within the agency. This privilege is extended to officers in good standing after the request is reviewed and approved by the police department.
If you have any questions regarding hiring an off-duty officers, please email Assistant Chief Case at rcase@townop.com.
Extra duty employment is employment performed for an outside employer beyond normal duty and requires law enforcement authority. It includes, but is not limited to, such jobs and activities as security, security residences, construction sites, movie production sites and athletic and sporting events. All hours worked under extra duty employment are subject to administrative fees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost?
- 3 hour minimum
- Officer – $50 per hour
- Supervisor – $59 per hour
- Administrative and Equipment Usage Fee – $6.50 per officer or supervisor hour
- Holiday Premium Pay: The following holidays will be
charged a rate of $75/Hour: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day.
How do I pay the officer or supervisor?
Officers and supervisors may be paid the hourly rate via cash, check or money order. The $6.50 hourly administrative and equipment usage fee (per officer or supervisor) shall be paid to the Orange Park Police Department by separate check or money order, made payable to the Orange Park Police Department.
How many officers are needed?
Staffing levels will be determined by the Assistant Chief of Police, based on the situation.
Can I cancel?
Cancellations may be made at any time, however, if the cancellation is made with less than a 24 hour notice to the officer, supervisor or Assistant Chief, a minimum of three hours salary and administrative and equipment fee will be incurred by the requesting party.
*The Orange Park Police Department reserves the right to refuse or discontinue off-duty services that are deemed to be in conflict with the best interest of the Orange Park Police Department and the citizens of Orange Park.
If you’d like to hire one of our officers, please complete the form below and email to wwhitman@townop.com.