Hire a Paid Duty Officer

 

A paid duty officer is an off-duty police officer performing policing duties for an individual or organization other than Hamilton Police Service. Paid duty officers are assigned by the police service, and may be arranged to serve a variety of functions such as traffic direction or security, at a variety of different functions, including weddings, banquets and other special events.

For more information on hosting an event in Hamilton, please visit the City of Hamilton Event Planning Page Event Planning Information | City of Hamilton

For information regarding filming in the City of Hamilton, please visit the City of Hamilton’s Film Permit Page Apply for a Film Permit | City of Hamilton

Hire a Paid Duty Client Instructions


To request a paid duty, please complete the form below and email it directly to the paid duty office: [email protected]

To review the Paid Duty Contract, click here

OUR NEW HIRING A PAID DUTY OFFICER SYSTEM WILL BE OPERATIONAL AS OF APRIL 1ST, 2026.  PLEASE LOG IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT UNDER THE "HIRE A PAID DUTY OFFICER" LINK ON THIS PAGE. ANY EVENT THAT STARTS AFTER APRIL 4TH, 2026, YOU SHALL POST HERE.


Paid Duty Office at 905-546-4366 or Special Events at 905-546-4758
Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
After hours (cancellations only) call 905-546-4725 to speak to the on-duty Staff Sergeant.

  • Events must be held within the City of Hamilton.
  • Requests must be submitted a minimum of 5 business days before the event or 10 business days for film SPFX requests.
  • A three-hour minimum charge, per officer, applies for all events. Please note, part hours are invoiced as full hours.
  • The number of officers required for an event will be assessed according to the nature of the duties. Alcohol-related events require a minimum of two officers.
  • A 24-hour cancellation policy is in effect. Paid duties not cancelled within that time are subject to a minimum three-hour payment for each officer booked for the paid duty.
  • A 30 percent administration fee and HST are applied

Payment is due prior to the event and by Credit Card. For any other options please contact the office at 905-546-4366.

Credit Cards will be charged prior to the event. Mastercard and VISA accepted. Please enter all info and payments through your client account in the portal.

Personnel Rates effective October 12, 2025 – 3 Hour Minimum

  • Police Constable $85.81
  • Sergeant $99.54
  • Staff Sergeant $110.26
  • Communications Personnel $78.40

Equipment Rates effective December 22, 2024 – 3 Hour Minimum unless noted

  • Cruiser $35
  • Motorcycle $35
  • Bicycle $21 (per assignment)
  • Police Boat $75

*All rates subject to change

To get an estimate of your event cost, use this Calculator

  • Marine
  • Festivals / Concerts / Theatres
  • Private Businesses (traffic/security)
  • Film Shoots – Security, Traffic, and special effects
  • Dances – with and without alcohol
  • Sporting Events
  • Wedding Security
  • Hotel Security
  • Wide load escorts
  • Traffic Direction
  • Mall Security
  • Private events – product demonstrations, sales events
  • Beer and Liquor stores – traffic, security
  • Parades
  • Road races
  • Location moves by financial institutions
  • Pyrotechnic displays
  • Funeral, race, or parade escorts

If you are a registered charity (Established and operated exclusively for charitable purposes) and have been issued a Registration number by the Government of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you may be eligible for a discounted Administrative fee.                                        

Simply add your Charities issued CRA Registration number when creating your account in the client portal for verification by our staff.

If you gain Charity status after creating your account simply email us at [email protected] so we can update your account.