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CITY OF COLTON POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE DEFINITION• Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to enforce state and local traffic regulations; to patrol an assigned beat, to perform special assignments; and to do other related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Operates an automobile or walks in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations. Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder and crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses and damages to property; gives directions and information; makes arrests and citations, gives verbal warning; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; directs traffic. Makes security checks to determine that buildings are locked; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervenes in private and public disputes to protect the public and maintain order, requests medical attention when necessary; appears in court as arresting officer; transports prisoners; assists in the investigation of crimes involving adults or juveniles; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious. Reports need for maintenance of motorized equipment, reports street lamps not working; sees that objects are removed from streets which might endanger traffic; issues citations for parking violations; participates in training conferences and programs; writes log of activities and case reports. As assigned, serves as Detective Police Officer in full-time performance of investigation work: makes investigation of burglaries, robberies, assaults, petty thefts, and other criminal acts as primary investigator; works as secondary investigator on major crimes such as homicides; prepares written reports on investigations; gives daily reports to supervisor. As assigned, to serve as Police Identification Officer, collects and preserves evidence at scene of crime and accident; lifts fingerprints; draws sketches, takes photos. As assigned, to serve as Dispatcher; receives incoming telephone and radio calls; secures and records information; dispatches personnel by radio in accordance with predetermined plans.