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HIRING OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY SHERIFF'S
Citizens, businesses and organizations can hire Deputies during their off-duty hours. The Deputies will report directly to the hiring entity. The Deputies job will be to assist the community by providing law enforcement services relating to crowd control, traffic control and security.
Deputies may be hired for the following:
- Civic celebrations
- Construction sites
- Dignitary protection
- Funeral escorts
- Job safety
- Parades
- Private functions
- Social events
- Store sales and events
Please check with Indian River County Public Works-Traffic & Engineering Division (772)226-1547 to see if you are required to have a permit.
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to refuse or cancel off-duty work assignments that are in conflict with the law or values of the Sheriff's Office. Furthermore, the Sheriff's Office may recall the deputies for official duty when necessary for community safety.
Rates of service:
Deputy plus marked unit. $35.00 per hour.
Sergeant plus marked unit. $40.00 per hour
Lieutenant plus marked unit. $40.00 per hour
3 Hour Minimum (An employee can work less than 3 hours but must be paid for 3 hours.)
5-10 Deputies require the hiring of a Supervisor.
11-20 Deputies require the hiring of two Supervisors.
21-30 Deputies require the hiring of three Supervisors and a Lieutenant.
Staffing Requirements:
Based upon the size or type of event, the Sheriff's Office may require additional deputies be hired to ensure the safety of deputies and civilians.
Procedure for hiring an off-duty deputy is as follows:
- Download the contract or contact the Administrative Support Deputy at (772) 978-6169 for a copy of the contract.
- Complete the contract and return to the office of the Administrative Support Deputy. You may fax a completed contract to (772) 978-6164 or email a scanned copy to administrativesupportdeputy@ircsheriff.org **NOTE** Requests submitted less than seven days in advance may not be completed.
- Upon receipt of the contract, the Administrative Support Deputy will contact you in order to verify the information and obtain specific details.
- Each contract must be approved prior to final acceptance through the Law Enforcement Operations Lieutenant or his/her designee.
Payment Methods:
Payment in the form of check or money order made payable to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office must be paid in advance at the time of submitting the contract, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Administrative Support Deputy.
Annual or Reoccurring Account:
The customer will be billed monthly and must make payment upon receipt in the form of check or money order.
No deputy is allowed to accept cash or payment directly from a customer.
NOTE: Non-compliance with the payment policy, without prior arrangements through the Administrative Support Deputy will result in cancellation of the contract. Further off-duty employment will be suspended pending settlement of the account and/or civil proceedings.
Cancellations:
- Cancellations must be confirmed at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled detail. If the detail is cancelled or changed and the Administrative Support Deputy does not confirm notification, then the deputies scheduled for that detail must be paid the 3-hour minimum.
- During business hours contact the Administrative Support Deputy by calling (772) 978-6169 (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm). After hours, please contact (772) 473-0920 (Emergencies only).
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the employer to notify the office of the Administrative Support Deputy if the business or organization will be closed for a holiday or for any other purpose when off duty deputies are normally scheduled. If employer fails to notify the office of the Administrative Support Deputy for deputies not needed for the day, the normal minimum charges for the assignment will apply.
Attn: Administrative Support Deputy, Indian River County Sheriff's Office.
4055 41st Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32960-1802