Crisis Response Specialist, University Police Department (Full-time or Part-time)

Job Overview


Under the supervision of the Director of the Crisis Response Team, the Crisis Response Specialist will collaborate with the Crisis Response Team (CRT) and University Police (UPD) and respond to campus community members' urgent behavioral and mental health needs. This position will work closely with University Police, Student Health and Counseling and Student Affairs to assist community members experiencing mental/behavioral health crises. The Crisis Response Specialist will initiate and develop ongoing relationships with the campus community and the community at large to support the mission of CSUSM and assure continuity of care.


Position Summary


Crisis Response Specialist (Student Services Professional IV)


This is a full-time (OR two part-time), exempt position(s), which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.


For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.


Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule


Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,320 - $7,000 per month


CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,320 - $9,014 per month


Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.


This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.


A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.


California State University San Marcos


A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.


California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.


Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.


Application Process


This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on June 21, 2026.


Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail: View email address on click.appcast.io .


Supplemental Information


Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.


The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.


California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.


The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at .


Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.


Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.


California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

Advertised: Jun 04 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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