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Hire an Off-Duty Deputy

To schedule or speak with someone regarding hiring an off-duty, Bosque County Deputy, please call
254-978-7064
or e-mail
Sergeant Melson at gmelson@bosquesheriff.com 

     Off-duty Bosque County Sheriff’s Office deputies may be available to provide law enforcement and security services for approved private events, businesses, traffic-control assignments, and other activities.

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     All assignments are subject to Sheriff’s Office approval, applicable policies, and deputy availability. All deputies are serving as an independent contractor for outside events.

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     Requests must be submitted in advance and should include the date, time, location, nature of the event, expected attendance, and any specific security concerns.

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     Applicable hourly rates, minimum-hour requirements, holiday rates, and payment procedures are listed below.

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Off-Duty Deputy Rates Per Hour:

  • Hourly Rate $65.00 

  • Holiday Rate: $85.00 (applies when 50% or more of the job occurs on one of the dates listed below or the event is held during the weekend in which the holiday precedes/proceeds). 

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Holiday Rate Applies On:

  • New Year's Eve & New Years Day

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  • Memorial Day

  • Juneteenth

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Halloween

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Black Friday (Day after Thanksgiving)

  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

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 Minimum Hours / Cancellations:

  • All assignments require a minimum of 4 paid hours. Cancelled events will forfeit 50% of funds collected to compensate the deputy(s) for the event and any missed opportunity to find other off-duty employment.  

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Scheduling:

All jobs require payment, in full, 24 hours prior to the event's start time. 

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