Paid Detail Officers in Massachusetts
Hire sworn police officers for paid detail assignments in Massachusetts. Current rates $70–$130/hr, 4 hours minimum. Officers retain full law enforcement authority on every assignment.
Massachusetts Paid Detail Rates
Massachusetts has some of the highest paid detail rates in the country. Rates are governed by local collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and vary by department. The MA Department of Transportation (MassDOT) publishes prevailing wage rates for highway details. Most municipal departments set their own rates above MassDOT minimums.
Traffic Control Law in Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 85, Section 14A mandates a paid police detail for any work on or near a public way that creates a hazard to the traveling public. This is one of the strongest police detail requirements in the country — civilian flaggers are not permitted as substitutes on most projects.
Common Paid Detail Assignments in Massachusetts
- ✓Highway and road construction (legally required)
- ✓Utility work (gas, water, electric)
- ✓Film and TV production road closures
- ✓Large outdoor events and festivals
- ✓Retail and commercial security in major cities
Major Massachusetts Law Enforcement Agencies
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