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Posting Details
Before applying, be sure to read the "Application Procedure" section below.
Posting Summary
Job Title
Police Support Assistant I (Substitutes) 2026-2027
Type of Assignment
Classified/Staff
Assignment Category
Temporary Assignment
Position Details
MiraCosta College is accepting applications for temporary, hourly Police Support Assistant I to substitute as needed on the Oceanside Campus. Substitutes may be asked to work anytime from Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 7:00 am and 11:00 pm.
The department will review applications in the pool as needed.
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.
Location City
Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad
Location State
California
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)
MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment that affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. The college's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility is expressed in board policy 3400 found on the MiraCosta College Board of Trustees webpage: https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/board-of-trustees/board-policies-and-administrative-procedures.html.
MiraCosta College is committed to creating a racially just campus climate. Individuals and their diverse cultures and identities are welcomed, nurtured, and validated. MiraCosta College takes institutional responsibility for closing the equity gap for disproportionately impacted populations including Latinx and Chicanx communities, Black and African American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Native American communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, veteran communities, former foster youth, adult students, and students from low socioeconomic statuses. MiraCosta will continue to serve all constituents with values rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and community. MiraCosta College's Mission, Vision, Commitment, and Institutional Values & Goals can be viewed at https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3050/docs/105281.pdf.
The college was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2013. This designation reflects the great responsibility that MiraCosta has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We are a veteran and military supportive institution and an Achieving the Dream Leader College. New associate faculty will join a campus that exhibits its dedication to all students and faculty through offering robust, culturally-responsive events, including speaker series dedicated to heritage month events through the Social Justice and Equity Center.
Salary Range
14
Compensation
$29.43 per hour (range 14, step 1).
Benefits
Short-term, temporary employees may be eligible for Healthy Families Sick Leave, and enrollment in a retirement system.
Position Term in Months
as needed
Application Procedure
In order to be considered, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number:
1. Application in which you list all relevant experience. (Do not write "see resumé")
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.
3. A cover letter specifically describing how your experience aligns with the Essential Duties & Responsibilities listed in this job posting.
The department will review applications and contact applicants selected for interview either by phone or by email.
Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) approval by the Board of Trustees.
Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.
Basic Function
Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of responsible public counter and clerical support duties including accepting payments and updating student records in the Police Department; provide information and assistance to students and the public; answer non-emergency calls and support dispatchers as assigned; and perform related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A Police Support Assistant I is the full working level in the class series and is distinguished from Police Support Assistant II in that an incumbent in the latter classhas lead-level responsibilities and performs more advanced police administrative support work.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Answer, screen and refer non-emergency telephone calls; assist students, faculty and visitors at a public counter; furnish information relating to police departmental activities or direct the public to appropriate resources both internally and externally; deal with a variety of angry/hostile/upset/mentally unstable persons.
2. Receive and process payments for parking passes, citations and fees; provide information regarding appeal process and determine first- and second-level appeal eligibility; reconcile and prepare summaries of receipts by revenue type; process and monitor payment plans; place and remove student account holds for non-payment; with Student Accounts Office, ensure accurate payment and distribution of parking permits.
3. Provide routine and specialized administrative support duties; create, format, edit, proofread, print and/or publish reports, correspondence, memoranda, forms and other documents; receive, scan, process and file a variety of confidential documents including traffic collision, crime and arrest reports, criminal and traffic warrants and related police documents; establish and maintain complex and specialized computerized and manual file systems, logs, distribution lists and other data; create databases and tracking tools; schedule and coordinate meetings and events; take and transcribe meeting minutes; maintain calendars.
4. Operate computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems to receive and transmit non-emergency calls from the public; verify address locations, student class schedules, photos and personal information to support dispatch; assist dispatcher as needed and trained.
Other Duties
1. Process lost-and-found items; identify, notify and release property to owners.
2. Broadcast test messages and send initial mas notifications/alerts during critical incidents.
3. Process purchase requisitions; order, receive, inventory, shelve and distribute office supplies.
4. Contact facilities or custodial staff as needed.
5. Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of
1. Principles, practices, concepts and techniques used in customer service, public relations and community outreach.
2. Operations, services and activities of a police department within a community college district.
3. Police terminology and pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and procedures relating to police records management, parking enforcement and citation.
4. Office administration practices and procedures.
5. The district's student recordkeeping and general accounting systems, practices and procedures for processing student information and interpreting input and output data.
6. Math and basic accounting techniques.
7. Basic operation of computer-aided dispatch terminal, two-way radio, computerized mapping system and other computer programs used to research and obtain information.
8. Common student needs, issues and concerns applicable to area of assignment.
9. State laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy, confidential information and liabilities including the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
10. District organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
11. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.
12. Written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Ability to
1. Receive requests for emergency and non-emergency services both face-to-face and over the phone, elicit information to assess situations from inquirer, many of whom are upset, distressed and not communicating clearly, and determine appropriate course of action.
2. Establish priorities and work effectively and independently with many demands on time.
3. Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
4. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
6. Operate a computer, standard business software and a variety of computer software programs and databases related to area of assignment.
7. Prepare clear and accurate reports, documents, data entries and files.
8. Maintain confidentiality of police records and activities and of student files and records.
9. Represent the district effectively in dealings with other law enforcement agencies, community and business organizations and the public.
10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
Education & Experience
To be eligible, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;
2. Some college-level courses in criminal justice (or an equivalent combination of training and experience); and
3. One (1) year of clerical or administrative support experience; experience in a law enforcement agency is preferred.
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NOTE: For work experience, one "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.
Desirable Qualifications
Licenses & Other Requirements
CJIS Security NexTest certification required within six months of hire.
ICS 100, 200 and 300 are desired.
Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required, including a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances.
Physical Effort
The physical efforts described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, stooping or crouching; occasional light lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing of objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and sometimes up to 35 pounds; ability to travel and/or drive to various locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business; ability to work at a computer station for extended periods involving light, repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms; ability to view small-font words/ symbols on a computer monitor for extended periods.
Emotional Effort
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving appropriate interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; perform highly detailed work; deal with changing deadlines, constant interruptions and multiple concurrent tasks; interact with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with the public and dissatisfied, abusive and traumatized individuals.
Working Conditions
Primarily business office environment in a space accessible to the public; subject to frequent public contact and interruption; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion; usual assignment worked during daylight hours with occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday hours required on an as-needed basis. Work involves potential exposure to disturbing or traumatic events.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S_25/26_056_P
Human Resources Contact Information
jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854
Job Close Date
06/30/2027
Open Until Filled
First Screening Date
Direct Link to Posting
https://mccollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/5170