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Hire Off Duty Officer

off-duty-deputy

 

You may request to hire Thomas County Deputies for security for those that may

need extra security for different events or court orders etc. 


RESTRICTIONS

◆ Deputies are prohibited from off-duty law enforcement employment outside the boundaries of Thomas County.

◆ Deputies are prohibited from off-duty law enforcement employment directly for, or on behalf of, an establishment that is licensed for or provides adult entertainment.

◆ Deputies are prohibited from off-duty law enforcement employment in an establishment that the primary function is serving alcoholic beverages.

◆ Additional restrictions and policies may be applicable for approval of employing an off-duty deputy.


RATES
▶ The current rate is $40 per hour, per deputy, with a four-hour minimum.

▶ There may be additional charges for holidays and emergency requests made less than 48 hours from time of requested service.

▶ In order to efficiently respond to requests for, and manage employment of off-duty deputy sheriffs, the Thomas County Sheriff's Office provides services related to hiring off-duty deputies. For the purpose of events needing security, security that on-duty deputies don't have the staffing for, etc. 

You may request to hire a Thomas County Deputy or Deputies for security by contacting the Uniform Patrol Captain Chuck McDonald.


Cpt. Chuck McDonald 
Office Phone:  (229) 225-3303
Email: chuck.mcdonald@thomascountyga.gov

CLICK HERE to download the Waiver of Liability.