Extra Duty Police Officers in Texas
Hire sworn police officers for extra duty assignments in Texas. Rates $55–$80/hr, 4 hours minimum. Full law enforcement authority on every assignment.
Texas Extra Duty Rates
$55–$80/hr
Typical Rate
4 hours
Minimum Shift
Full sworn
Authority
Texas extra duty rates vary widely by department size and location. Houston Police Department (HPD) publishes its extra duty rates starting around $55/hr for basic assignments. Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio departments have similar ranges. Rates in major metros are higher than rural departments.
Traffic Control Law in Texas
Texas Transportation Code requires a peace officer for flagging on state highways during construction. TxDOT project specifications routinely require extra duty police for lane closures on state and federal routes.
Common Extra Duty Assignments in Texas
- ✓TxDOT and municipal road construction
- ✓Houston Texans, Cowboys, Spurs, and Astros game days
- ✓SXSW and Austin City Limits festival security
- ✓Retail and commercial security in Houston, Dallas, Austin
- ✓Oil and gas facility security in the Permian Basin
Major Texas Law Enforcement Agencies
Houston Police Department
Dallas Police Department
Texas Department of Public Safety
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Travis County Sheriff's Office
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