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Off-Duty Employment Request

Notice To Employers

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office recognizes that making deputies available to private employers for security purposes provides an additional level of crime prevention, a reduction in calls for service and relationship development within our community. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office proudly serves the citizens, businesses, and organizations within Charleston County by providing professional law enforcement services at an affordable hourly rate.





Effective April 21st , 2025

In order to efficiently respond to requests and manage the employment of off-duty deputies, The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Extra Duty Solutions to provide services related to hiring off-duty deputies effective April 21st , 2025. You may request to hire off-duty deputies through the Extra Duty Solutions web-based service (linked here) or calling the toll-free number below. Extra Duty Solutions provides the following to the vendor:

  • Online access to information through the website includes:
    • Job-status
    • Deputy attendance
    • Field notes and media files
    • Post orders and instructions
    • Past and future shift information
  • Full liability coverage for the vendor, the agency, and the deputy
  • 24/7 vendor service through their toll-free number
  • Dedicated point of contact for scheduling and invoicing, and payroll.

RATES:

Type Total Hourly Rate
Regular $61.60
Marine Vessel Operators $72.80
Supervisor* $67.20
Holiday Deputy** $72.80
Holiday Supervisor** $78.40
Holiday Marine Vessel Operators** $84.00
Vehicle $11.00 Flat Rate
Marine Vessel $60.50 Flat Rate
4 Hours Minimum per Request - Requesters may increase the rate of pay at their sole discretion.

SUPERVISOR RATE*: A supervisor is needed when 4 or more deputies are requested.

HOLIDAY RATE**: The holiday rate will apply to the following days: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day after Christmas.

Cancellation policy: Customer cancelling or reducing an assignment within 24 hours of the start of the assignment shall pay the greater of officer hours worked or the agency minimum hours plus ODM administrative fees.

YOU CAN REQUEST SERVICE BY VISITING THE EXTRA DUTY SOLUTIONS OR CALL OFF DUTY MANAGEMENT 24/7 AT 843-628-5479.


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