Off-Duty Detail Program Policies and Practices

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Community Resources Division is seeking input from fellow Florida law enforcement agencies regarding their off-duty detail programs. Our goal is to better understand how different agencies structure and manage their off-duty assignments, including officer compensation, administrative fees, pension contributions, and scheduling processes.

We would greatly appreciate your agency’s insight by answering the brief questions below. Your feedback will help us evaluate best practices and explore potential improvements to our program. Responses may be sent to Captain JB Killingsworth: Killingsworthj@pbso.org and Sgt. John Nolan: NolanJW@pbso.org.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Sincerely,

Captain JB Killingsworth

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Community Resources Division

1. Does your agency have an off-duty detail program that allows individuals or organizations to hire officers for law enforcement tasks such as security or traffic control?

2. How is the total cost for off-duty details determined? Specifically, how much does the officer receive, and does the agency collect any additional administrative fees for taxes, insurance, etc.?

3. Does any portion of the earnings from off-duty details contribute toward the officer’s pension, and if so, how is this calculated?

4. How are officers compensated for off-duty details? Do they receive payment directly from the customer, or is payment processed through the agency’s payroll system?

5. Does your agency use specific software to manage the scheduling and tracking of off-duty assignments? If so, what software is utilized?