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POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN CITY OF COLTON Page 2 of 3 • Assist Crime Prevention Division in the presentation of community and civic programs and projects. • As assigned, may assist sworn officers with investigations. • Impound property. • Compile, tabulate and verify statistical data and reports. • Reports hazards. • Administer first aid as necessary. When assigned to Animal Control • Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to dead and stray animals within the City limits; removes dead animals from streets and other public property; and takes into custody stray and/or vicious animals that are a nuisance to the public. • Patrols City streets and looks for any acts that are in violation of City, State or Federal laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances including stray dogs or cruelty to animals; issues citations to animal owners for failure to comply with rules and regulations. • Investigates reports or complaints of cruelty to animals and takes corrective action. • Responsible for the care of animals that are in custody; feeds and waters animals as necessary; transports animals to the County pound; decides on the disposition of animals. • As is necessary, may be required to euthanize animals. When assigned to Dispatch • May perform Police Dispatch duties as assigned • Perform other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift objects weighing 60 pounds or more. The position requires near, far, and color vision. Incumbents work in all weather conditions, around moving traffic and frequently deal with irate members of the public. As needed, the incumbent may work outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Police Services Technician. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of responsible clerical and public contact experience. Experience in municipal enforcement, inspection, or investigation is desirable. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. College coursework in sociology, psychology, law enforcement, business, public administration, planning, code enforcement or related field is desirable. License/Certificate: