Hire Extra Duty Officer
The Port St. Lucie Police Department provides extra duty services for events under the following guidelines.
General Guidelines
- For every five (5) officers requested, one must be a supervisor.
- A minimum of three (3) hours is required for all extra duty assignments.
- If alcohol will be served, a minimum of two (2) officers is required.
Rates
- Officer: $50 per hour (Officer rates are $44 and includes $6 administration fee per hour).
- Supervisor: $55 per hour (Supervisor rates are $49 and includes $6 administration fee per hour)
- Holiday rates are an additional $10 per hour.
Observed Holidays
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day and Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Payment
- Payment must be made at least two (2) days before the event. Accepted payment methods are check, cash, or money order.
- Officers cannot accept payments directly. Failure to meet the payment deadline may result in refusal of services.
- If the officer works more than half the assigned time, they will be paid for the full scheduled time.
Cancellations
- Cancellations must be made 24 hours before the scheduled start time (except for natural disasters or severe weather). During business hours, call the Extra Duty Detail Coordinator at 772-871-5141 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday).
- For cancellations on weekends or holidays, call the Police Department at 772-871-5000.
- Failure to meet the 24-hour notice will incur a three-hour minimum charge.
For more information, please contact the Extra Duty Detail Coordinator during regular business hours.
Request Extra Duty Services