Extra Duty Officer

The Helena Police Department may respond to requests for extra duty police services to the extent permitted by existing resources and in accordance with the Helena Police Department Policies and this contract.  Requests for the service described herein, which exceed the department's capabilities or are outside the provisions of this procedure, may be referred to other agencies, upon mutual agreement as appropriate.  The primary intent of the Helena Police Department is to provide supplementary law enforcement services within the community as approved by the City of Helena.

The process for hiring officer(s) for an event is as follows:

• Contact the HPD’s Administration line at 406-447-8479;

• Describe event, times, location, dates, and how many officers you would like to be present;

• An Extra Work Contract can either be downloaded from this website or you may request to have one sent to you. This contract needs to be signed by the “Extra Duty Employer” on page 3 and returned to the HPD 5 working days before the event;

• An invoice will be sent to the address you have indicated on the contract the next business day after the event has taken place;

• Contact Event Coordinator Mark Lerum at 406-447-8478 if you need a noise permit, parade permit, or street closure permit.

Things to know:

• The cost to hire an officer is $45.00 per officer with a minimum of 3 hours ($135.00);

• If you would like to know in advance which officer(s) are working your event please call Administration at 406-447-8479 2 days prior to the event.

• If there are specific instructions for the officer(s) please let Administration know prior to the event.
  
  
• FY11 EXTRA WORK CONTRACT