Reserve Police Officer (Hourly) 2026-2027

MiraCosta College; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

MiraCosta College is seeking part-time reserve police officers responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and assisting students and the public. The role requires working flexible hours from Monday to Saturday at various district facilities.

Compensation is set at $41.62 per hour. Applicants must maintain residency within 200 miles of their worksite in California.

Responsibilities

• Perform peace officer duties involving enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Provide information and assistance to students and the public.
• Engage in emergency preparedness and crime prevention.

Job description

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. The department will review applications in the pool as needed.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2027, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2027, 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Compensation

$41.62 per hour (range 26, step 1).