218 – Compensatory Time
I. Purpose
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reserves the right to restrict usage of compensatory time or require any employee to deplete their accrued compensatory hours in accordance with the agency’s needs.
II. Policy
HCSO employees may accrue a maximum of 240 hours of compensatory time, or a lower amount determined by the Sheriff, which may also be used at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor.
Revision
This policy has been revised on the below listed dates:
April 21, 2009
November 23, 2016
June 17, 2021
March 28, 2025 (Technical Changes)