Police Wellness Coordinator

The Police Wellness Coordinator is a civilian, non-sworn 40-hour per week employee responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing wellness programs and initiatives to enhance the overall health, mental resilience, and job satisfaction of police officers, support staff and their families. This role focuses on promoting physical fitness, mental health, stress management, suicide prevention, and other wellbeing aspects through wellness initiatives, peer support, critical incident response, and resource coordination.

The program will offer a continuum of holistic services spanning from hiring to retiring, customized to the Westfield Police Department employees and their family’s unique needs. The assignments, duties, and tasks noted in this job description are not all-inclusive but provide a general description of the routine and important tasks associated with this position. The Police Wellness Coordinator reports to the Administrative Support Lieutenant.

Work hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but hours may vary based on operational needs, events, or critical incidents.

• Develop, implement, and manage the Department’s wellness program.
• Coordinate programs and services related to mental health, behavioral health, and physical wellness for Department personnel and their families.
• Work closely with Human Resources, management, and service providers to administer wellness initiatives.
• Organize fitness activities, including workout routines, group exercises, and fitness challenges.
• Provide guidance on nutrition, weight management, and injury prevention.
• Promote regular physical fitness assessments and health screenings.
• Offer workshops, seminars, and training sessions on topics such as nutrition, sleep, substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, and work-life balance.
• Create and disseminate educational materials and resources.
• Develop strategies and programs for peer support, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and other wellness initiatives.
• Help facilitate post-critical incident support, including officer-involved shooting (OIS) debriefs, mental health appointments, and follow-up peer support.

• Enhance an already existing peer support program for all personnel.

• Coordinate employee return-to-work plans following critical incidents or wellness-related leave.
• Research and implement best practices from other agencies to improve wellness programming.
• Conduct surveys and needs assessments to determine interest and satisfaction with wellness programs.
• Track program participation, attendance, and other metrics for evaluation purposes.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist employees with identifying resources and benefits to address mental, physical, or financial wellness needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive employee information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department wellness and public safety goals.

• Knowledge of law enforcement operations, terminology, and structure.
• Understanding of behavioral health, physical wellness, and mental health principles.
• Knowledge of program planning, coordination, evaluation, and administration.
• Ability to train and guide staff and peer support team members.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office and data tracking programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.…