Policy-Drug Testing/Urinalysis and Alcohol. Testing 1) Employees of the department shall be required to submit to a test for alcohol, drug or narcotic use as outlined below: a. The Chief of Fire or his designee (Asst. Chief, Deputy Chief or those acting in the position) may order a drug/alcohol test when he or she has reasonable suspicion that an employee is using, or is under the influence of drugs, narcotics, or alcohol. b. The order shall be in writing and the employee shall be advised of circumstances surrounding the order to test. 2) In the event that an employee is required to submit to a drug or alcohol test, the following guidelines should be observed: a. The employee will be transported to the designated testing center by a supervisor. b. A controlled test will be conducted by personnel of the testing site. c. All urine or blood samples will be properly labeled, sealed, and turned over to the site personnel by the employee d. All parties involved will be transported back to the Fire Department. e. If the employee is held over his/her assigned time, he/she will be compensated for that time. 3) Employees who have been found to be using illegal drugs or narcotics, or abusing prescription drugs or violating the alcohol provisions of this policy, shall be provided a hearing before the Township Administrator or his designee where evidence is presented and preserved, before final action is taken against the employee.
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