The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department authorizes its police officers to provide law enforcement related services in exchange for a fee paid by the employer to the officer. This is called secondary employment. The secondary employment program has two categories: general secondary employment, and special events.
General Secondary Employment
Officer Crawford handles all secondary employment requests for law enforcement related security and traffic direction. Any event that involves a street closure is a special event and needs to be handled in different manner.
Everyone wanting to employ an off-duty officer must complete the Secondary Employment Agreement before any services are rendered. The person completing the agreement must check the box at the end of each section indicating that they understand and agree to the terms of the agreement. Make sure the application section of the agreement is complete and a thorough job description is included to avoid delays in processing your request. You may also email additional documentation that may pertain to your request, such as ABC permits, maps, plans, etc. Make sure you put the employer’s name at the top of each page.
We cannot address your request for off-duty until we have received this paperwork. Please click one of the links below to complete your application.
Secondary Employment Agreement / Application (complete online)
Secondary Employment Agreement/Application(PDF,2MB) (PDF version) can be downloaded and filled out by hand. It will then need to be emailed to the Secondary Employment office at secondaryemploymentadministration@cmpd.org in order to process your request.
For questions concerning acquiring or completing the agreement and application contact the Secondary Employment Office at 704-336-3229 or by email at secondaryemploymentadministration@cmpd.org.
Questions about staffing or availability for a particular secondary employment request cannot be addressed until the agreement and application have been submitted. If you are inquiring about your application or job by email, make sure you put the employer's name that was entered on the application in the subject line. Officer Crawford can be reached via email at Eric.Crawford@cmpd.org or at 704-336-3229 extension 1.
Special Events
Lt. Triola and Officer Sammis handle all police staffing of special events that require street closures such as parades, street festivals, charity walks, and foot races. They will begin working on the event only after you have submitted the Parade Permit Application to the City Department of Transportation.
Lt. Kevin Triola can be reached via email at kevin.triola@cmpd.org or at 704-336-3229, and Officer Sammis can be reached via email at matthew.sammis@cmpd.org or at 704-336-3229.
All special events must be paid in PowerDetails 72 hours before the event begins.
PowerDetails
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department uses PowerDetails to schedule and pay off-duty officers for secondary employment. Once your secondary employment agreement or special event is approved, you will receive a registration link to the email you provided to set up a user account for PowerDetails. View the FAQs for this process(PDF,523KB) or the Employer Demo video, if you need more assistance.
Rate and Fee Schedule
Payments made through PowerDetails incur a payment processing fee when payment is made.
- All off-duty for CMPD will need to be scheduled and paid through the new PowerDetails platform. However, there are two exceptions for paying in PowerDetails (scheduling will still be done in PowerDetails):
- The off-duty employer hires the officer as a W-2 employee (withholds taxes) or,
- The off-duty employer pays the officers the day of the job (cannot be the next day).
- PowerDetails accepts payments in two forms, ACH and credit card.
- The system is set up for weekly invoices. All jobs for each location or account will be included on one invoice. When the off-duty employer pays the invoice, the money from that invoice will be routed to all of the officers listed on the invoice.
- Invoices are due 30 days or less after receiving. Day 31 is considered late.
- To view job status (Open, Filled, etc) log into your profile to monitor through the job calendar.
Fees
- Payment processing fees [E-Payment for Employers Help Documentation(PDF,324KB)]
- These fees will be assessed on each payment transaction or either 2% for ACH payment or 4.5% for credit card payment.
- CMPD Fee – A non-regulatory user fee to recoup the total costs associated with the secondary employment program. The fee is set annually through the City of Charlotte Budget appropriation and shall not exceed the total operating cost of the Secondary Employment Program.
- CMPD will begin collecting a fee January 1, 2024, for every hour billed. The fee begins at $.25/hour. The CMPD fee must be paid by every employer in PowerDetails. This includes cash and W-2 employers.
- If a job is not paid through PowerDetails, the off-duty employer will be sent a weekly invoice for just the CMPD fee.
CMPD’s fee and rate schedule for the next several years. This schedule is subject to change.
6-Year Flat Fee | Sept 2023 | Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2026 | Jul 2027 | Jul 2028 | Jul 2029 |
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| ACH Fees | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
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| Credit Card Fees | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% |
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CMPD Minimum
Hourly Rate | $42 / hr | $42 / hr | $46 / hr | $46 / hr | $50 / hr | $50 / hr | $54 / hr | $54 / hr |
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CMPD Special
Events Rate
(officer) | $63 / hr | $63 / hr | $69 / hr | $69 / hr | $75 / hr | $75 / hr | $81 / hr | $81 / hr |
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CMPD Fee
(charged per hour,
per officer) | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.25 |
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FAQs
Answer: 1. I want to become a Police Officer because I am deeply committed to serving and protecting my community. The idea of contributing to public safety and making a positive impact on people's lives is a strong motivator for me.
Do you have to answer officer questions? ›
In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question. It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer before agreeing to answer questions.
What is one of the most common reasons for police officer turnover? ›
Salary – The most frequently cited reason by police executives of why officers leave is salary. There are a number of reasons for this claim.
Does a police officer have to identify themselves in the UK? ›
“Police officers in plain-clothes are required to identify themselves and produce their warrant card when they are performing their police duties and exercising their police powers.
How do I answer the question why do you want this position? ›
Talk about specific examples of how you can help this company achieve their goals and highlight any relevant transferrable skills that will make you stand out as the right candidate. Write down any recent achievements you can talk about or any challenges you've faced recently that might be related to this new job.
What makes you a good officer? ›
Understanding of the importance of consistency of action and principled behavior. Possessing high ethical expectation of self and others. Willingness to assert oneself in the face of peer pressure or potential ridicule to act with honor and truthfulness. Incorruptible.
What to say when a cop asks you where you are going? ›
You have the right to remain silent. For example, you do not have to answer any questions about where you are going, where you are traveling from, what you are doing, or where you live.
Can police tell you who reported you? ›
It is unlikely you'll ever be able to learn the identity of the tipster or the content of their tip. In a high profile case, that type of information is unlikely to be released even if someone is caught and convicted of the crime.
Do you have to answer questions when being interrogated? ›
So if police stop you for questioning on the street, you may be able to refuse to answer their questions and walk away. If, however, the police officer has one of the following, you may have to answer their questions: Probable cause that you have committed, were involved in, or are about to commit a crime.
Why do cops quit? ›
While retirements are expected, many departments are seeing officers retire as early as possible and collecting lower pensions, likely in response to increased workload or burnout. And resignations may be tied to the same factors.
The Graham factors are the severity of the crime at issue; whether the suspect posed an immediate threat; and whether the suspect was actively resisting or trying to evade arrest by flight. The “severity of the crime” generally refers to the reason for seizing someone in the first place.
Why do police work so much overtime? ›
One audit of the San Jose, California, Police Department found average police officer overtime had doubled since 2008. The reasons for the increase in overtime include low police retention, increased demand for security at public events, low recruitment rates, baby boomers retiring and more.
Can a cop handcuff you without reading your rights? ›
Do I Have to Be Read My Miranda Rights When Handcuffed? The question of whether Miranda rights must be read upon arrest is a nuanced one. In essence, the obligation to recite Miranda rights isn't a prerequisite for all arrests, contrary to portrayals in popular media.
How to tell if someone is a cop? ›
Generally, officers should verbally state their name, rank, and show their badge or identification (ID) card when appropriate. This is particularly so when they are in uniform and wearing a visible badge.
Why do cops follow you but not pull? ›
Instead, the general rule is that police are allowed to follow you for a reasonable distance to observe your driving and determine if a traffic stop needs to be conducted. As you might imagine, a reasonable distance is interpretative and will vary based on the specifics of the situation.
Why do I want an officer position? ›
Example answer: To help people in need
“I have a strong desire to work as a police officer because I believe in making a positive impact on people's lives. Being in a position to help those in need, provide support during critical moments, and ensure the safety of individuals and families is truly rewarding for me.
Why do people want to become an officer? ›
Many police officers join law enforcement with the admirable goal of working alongside their community and being able to see the positive impact they have as they work with the local neighborhoods. In fact, an incredible 68% of law enforcement officers chose their career path to help people and better serve society.
What makes you a good candidate for this position police officer? ›
The applicant should have a personal history of wanting to help and protect the community. They need to know that police work is more than chasing suspects. Their answer should have a commitment to promoting the image of the department.
Why do you want to be a military police officer? ›
For people who are interested in law enforcement, a job as a military police officer can be intellectually satisfying while also providing a service for their country and community. Military police officers also have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of highly specialized skills.
