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Reserve Police Officer (Hourly) 2025-2026

Position Number: 6810471
Location: Oceanside , CA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Reserve Police Officer (Hourly) 2025-2026

MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College is building a pool of reserve police officers. Assignments are part-time/on call/as needed, with working hours anytime between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at any district facility.

Please note: This is a contract position.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2026, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2026, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee's regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, emergency preparedness, crime prevention and suppression, and providing information and assistance to students and the public utilizing an equity-minded and trauma-informed approach; may provide investigative or training support, as assigned; and perform related duties as assigned.

Hourly pay rate per hour (range 26, step 1 based on the Classified Salary Schedule 25/26).

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.miracosta.edu/jobs/reserve-police-officer-hourly-2025-2026-oceanside-new-york-united-states-cardiff-maryland-carlsbad-california