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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Wellness and Training Coordinator is an unsworn position that designs, implements, and manages behavioral and physical health and wellness programs for the Redmond Police Department. This position develops wellness strategies and plans and facilitates health and fitness activities. This position will assist the Training Sergeant with logistical support and inventory management.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory Requirements:
Willingness to embrace the values of the Redmond Police Department which are:
Excellence - Constantly producing/performing at your very best.
Teamwork - Team oriented service through selflessness and collaboration amongst ourselves and the community.
Professionalism - Demonstrate uncompromising allegiance to the values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others both personally and professionally.
Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment; must possess, or have ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state; felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven (7) years are not allowed; must be a United States citizen within eighteen (18) months from date of hire; must be able to read and write the English language; must be of good moral character and pass a thorough background investigation.
High school diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in Health Education, Community Social Service, Health and Human Performance, Sociology or related field, or an equivalent combination of military, education, and experience.
Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; to perform work requiring good physical condition; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, peers and supervisors; to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; to follow verbal and written instructions; to meet the special requirements listed below; to learn the City's geography; to meet Department's physical standards.
Specialized experience in wellness program development, health education, wellness counseling or promoting and facilitating health and wellness promotion strategies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to:
Wellness Function:
Positively influence long-term behaviors of employees in support of program objectives.
Principles and techniques of behavioral health and physical fitness education.
Community resources, such as social services available for persons in crisis situations.
Training Function:
Knowledge of current trends and developments in specific program areas, various law enforcement techniques and procedures, various state and local criminal, traffic and civil laws, codes and ordinances, and their application.
Correct and safe use of defensive tactics and police equipment.
Knowledge of basic crime prevention techniques and information, problem-solving techniques and methodology, training methods and principles, and safety and health hazards.
Operating in a support and unsworn capacity, use and maintain a variety of police tools in a safe and effective manner.
Other:
Principles and practices of program operations, including development, planning, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and problem solving.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, records retention, and policies.
Developing communication plans, programs, and campaigns, including the production of support materials.
Apply health education and physical fitness standards and precepts to program goals.
Design, establish and coordinate the activities and operations of an employee health education and physical fitness program.
Plan, develop and implement an effective marketing strategy for assigned programs.
Manage multiple tasks and functions, meet strict deadlines, concentrate for extended periods of time, and attend to detailed information on a continuous basis is critical to position success.
Implement programs to comply with City workplace requirements.
Plan, develop and implement effective strategies for both the City and the Redmond Police Department vision and mission.
Understand and proficiently utilize required software and computer programs/systems.
Use independent judgment and knowledge to make appropriate operating decisions, resolve operational problems and conflicts
Analyze and interpret complex information and situations quickly and objectively; determine a proper course of action.
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills to inform, educate, motivate, gain concurrence and agreement, resolve conflict and/or develop alternatives.
Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with co-workers, City management, private and public officials, citizen groups and the public.
Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through numerous forms of media, to audiences of various social, educational, economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Represent the City in a positive, professional manner.
Effectively coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
Meet the traveling requirements of the position.
Special Requirements or Licenses:
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of, or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license, without record of suspension or revocation in any State; must possess a safe driving record.
Selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation and psychological examination.
Desirable Requirements:
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:
Prior experience administering/developing/facilitating a physical fitness, therapeutic health, or other wellness program.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Community Social Service, Health and Human Performance, Sociology, or related field. Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Skill in operating the tools and equipment listed. Basic emergency first aid.
Proficiency with both English/Spanish languages.