PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. Demand for Testing The Sheriff’s Office may require departmental personnel to submit to a test for illegal drugs, prescription drugs, steroids, or alcohol if the test is being required on a reasonable basis.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. A. The City may require employees to submit to a test for illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol under the following circumstances:
1. There is reasonable cause to suspect that the employee to be tested is using or has used a controlled or illegal substance contrary to the provisions of the Article.
2. Reasonable cause is defined to mean objective and specific facts including personal observations by witnesses of the suspect person's appearance and behavior which would support a conclusion of a reasonable suspicion.
3. An order to submit to testing may only be issued by an officer of the rank of Lieutenant or higher and only after review by and approval of the Police Chief or his/her designee.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. All Department members initiating testing action on the basis of reasonable suspicion will be required to detail in writing the specific facts, symptoms or observations which formed the basis for their conclusion that reasonable suspicion existed to warrant testing of the member. The initial report will be reviewed by the Fire Chief or chief officer on call who shall determine whether the request for testing is appropriate, and if so, shall order that the test be performed. The results of the test shall be provided by the laboratory only to the Fire Chief or chief officer on call, who shall provide a copy to the member and the Fire Commission. A member who fails to undergo a test as ordered or to provide a test sample as directed by the testing laboratory will be subject to disciplinary action including possible termination. Members returning from suspension will be tested if such is required by the Fire Chief in the order imposing the suspension. Applicants seeking reinstatement to the Portsmouth Fire Department after resignation or termination will be subject to testing as condition of re- employment.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. 1) The City may require departmental personnel to submit to a test for illegal drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol based upon reasonable suspicion.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. A. The City may require employees to submit to a test for illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol under the following circumstances:
1. There is reasonable cause to suspect that the employee to be tested is using or has used a controlled or illegal substance contrary to the provision of the Article.
2. Reasonable cause is defined to mean objective and specific facts including personal observations by witnesses of the suspect person's appearance and behavior which would support a conclusion of a reasonable suspicion.
3. An order to submit to testing may only be issued by an Officer of the rank of Lieutenant or higher and only after review by and approval of the Fire Chief.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. 3.1 PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING – INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. All testing will be carried out at an authorized collection facility. Individuals reporting for testing must present photo identification (i.e. picture ID, driver’s license, etc.). An employee must remain at the facility until a sample is provided or it will be treated as a test refusal. An independent and reputable laboratory or health-care provider will do all the screening. All positive results will be subjected to confirmatory testing. Prior to any screening, employees will be requested to consent to the screen and to the release of the results to the Company. Failure to comply with a request to submit to a drug or alcohol screen will result in termination.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. Demand for Testing The City may require departmental personnel to submit to a test for illegal drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol under the following circumstances: During the employee’s routine, annual physical assessment. The employee is, based on “reasonable suspicion,” requested/ ordered to submit to testing by a command officer. Payment for Testing The cost for any drug testing/screening under this section shall be borne by the employer. Standards for Determining Reasonable Suspicion The test must be requested by a command officer. A “command officer” shall be deemed to be an officer of the rank of Lieutenant Inspector or higher, or a supervisor acting in the capacity of command officer in the absence of a command officer. Reasonable Suspicion is defined to mean objective, articulate and specific facts which would support a reasonable individualized suspicion that the employee to be tested is using or has used substances which impair his ability to safely and effectively perform his duty.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. Procedures for maintaining record documents.
PROCEDURES FOR TESTING. The City may require department personnel to submit to a test for illegal drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol under the following circumstances:
A. The employee is, based on “reasonable suspicion”, requested/ordered to submit to testing by a command officer.
B. When an employee is injured in a work related accident (or illness as defined under the Worker’s Compensation Act), while operating a vehicle while on duty, which requires medical treatment in a certified medical facility or through a physician. Further, any time an employee is involved in an accident while operating a vehicle or while on duty which involves damage to another vehicle or injury to another individual.
C. For the protection of employees and citizens, the City of Portage will maintain a random drug testing program which shall apply to all employees represented by the IAFF Local 1467.
