FAQs

How much does it cost to hire an off-duty officer?: It costs $44 per hour to hire an off-duty officer with a three-hour minimum. You can make payments in the form of debit and credit cards, money order, cash or checks payable to “City of Miami Gardens Police Department”. Payments must be made prior to the event. The Miami Gardens Police Department does not have a negotiable rate or in-kind services to non-for profit organizations.

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Police - Off Duty Unit

1. How much does it cost to hire an off-duty officer?: It costs $44 per hour to hire an off-duty officer with a three-hour minimum. You can make payments in the form of debit and credit cards, money order, cash or checks payable to “City of Miami Gardens Police Department”. Payments must be made prior to the event. The Miami Gardens Police Department does not have a negotiable rate or in-kind services to non-for profit organizations.

2. What types of jobs are Miami Gardens Police Department Officers available to work?: Officers can be hired to work various security jobs and traffic control. All requests must be submitted and approved by the off duty coordinator.

3. How do I know if an officer is right for my specific need?: Contacting the Off-Duty Work Detail is the best way to determine if an off-duty officer is right for your specific situation. The Off-Duty Work Detail can be reached at 305 4747-1412 or by email at cheryl.whyne@mgpdfl.org.

4. Can I request a specific office for my off-duty job?: Yes if they are available.

5. Can I obtain an invoice, contract or do billing with the police officer?: No. Miami Gardens Police Officers will not take part in setting the rate, any contracts, or billing. Anything to do with money/payment is organized between you (business/citizen) and the City of Miami Gardens Police Department Off-Duty Coordinator.

To start the process you will need to provide the following information to the Off-Duty Coordinator:

Vendor Name
Location of Event
Contact Person and Number
Billing Address and Number
Detail Information (date, time and location, and services)
Type of Service Requested (Traffic, Security, etc.)
Establishment License Number, if applicable
Establishment Liquor Number, if applicable
Liquor License Holder Information (name, date of birth), if applicable
Person requesting permit information (name, date of birth, address number of patrons and phone number), if applicable
A photocopy of the Identification card or Driver’s License of person requesting permit must be obtained with application, if applicable
Certificate of Insurance, if applicable

Please click here to download a copy of the off-duty application.