Circumstances for Testing Sample Clauses

Circumstances for Testing. This policy requires that drug and alcohol tests be given to City firefighters in the following circumstances: A. Pre-employment Testing - Applicants for employment in the class firefighter and any officer position not filled internally must be given a pre-employment drug test. Firefighter applicants may not be hired or assigned to duty unless they complete and pass the test. Prior to conducting the drug test, the City will inform the applicant of the testing requirements. Vacancy announcements and job postings must stipulate that passing a drug test is a condition of employment. Finally, applicants may be required to sign a document acknowledging that they know they are subject to testing.

Circumstances for Testing. The parties agree that all drug tests for drugs and controlled substances listed in section 2.3. will be performed pursuant to section 2.3 and will be given to City police officers in the following circumstances: a. Reasonable Suspicion Testing. Reasonable suspicion that a member may be abusing drugs exists when objective facts and observations are brought to the attention of a supervisor officer and, based upon the reliability and weight of such information, together with the supervisor officer's own observations, the supervisor officer can reasonably infer or suspect that a member may be under the influence of drugs. Reasonable suspicion may be supported by the unauthorized purchase, sale or possession of drugs; the unexplained change in the member's behavior or work performance; an observed impairment of the member's ability to perform his duties; and other objective criteria such as slurred speech, staggering or impaired gait or other behavioral indicators as may be taught to supervising officers by a substance abuse professional from the City's EAP vendor. The above is intended to be representative, but not all inclusive, of situations that might constitute reasonable suspicion. Any factors that contribute to the supervisor officer's conclusion that reasonable suspicion exists must be documented in writing immediately. Notwithstanding the last sentence, the supervisor officer must, in addition to reported facts, make his/her own observation so that the supervisor officer can reasonably infer or suspect that such member may be under the influence of drugs. Supervisor officers must immediately bring their written observations to the attention of the Chief or Acting Chief of Police. This supervisor officer must obtain the consent of the Chief or Acting Chief before testing can take place. Once the Chief or Acting Chief gives consent to testing, the supervisor police officer will make arrangements for the member to be taken to the test facility. Upon the completion of test the supervisor police officer will make arrangements for the member to be taken to the member's home.

Circumstances for Testing. Pre-Placement Testing for Drugs and Alcohol: All applicants for employment in covered positions, or candidates for transfer or promotion to such positions, as well as those covered employees who have not performed safety-sensitive functions for ninety (90) consecutive calendar days, are subject to screening for use of alcohol or drugs. All applicants who test positive for either drugs or alcohol will not be offered employment with the Town of Franklin.

Circumstances for Testing