Common use of Testing Procedures Clause in Contracts

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The In regards to notifications, the Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-non- prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any confirmed positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test resultsresult. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and National Institute of Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSANIDA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee.correctional H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(a)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources DivisionPolice Department. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the SheriffChief of Police. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human ResourcesPolice. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the The specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. The Employer will use the Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT) to test for the presence of alcohol in an employee’s system. The test will be performed by a Certified Breath Analyzer Technician (BAT) using a EBT approved by the National Highway Safety Administration If the initial test registers an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be performed. The employee will be placed in a separate room under the observation of the BAT for at least 15 minutes, but not more than 20 minutes, after which he/she will be given a confirmation EBT. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit Chief of Police or designee shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(229.5.C.(1) and (2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's OfficeUniversity. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit Chief of Police or designee shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Personnel Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ) regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human ResourcesPersonnel. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The In regards to notifications, the Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-non- prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any confirmed positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results.test (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and National Institute of Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSANIDA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities areas and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(a)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employeremployer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer employer of any prescription or non-non- prescription medications they are taking. The Employer employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources DivisionPolice Department. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the SheriffDirector. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human ResourcesDirector. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the The specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. The employer will use the Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT) to test for the presence of alcohol in an employee’s system. The test will be performed by a Certified Breath Analyzer Technician (BAT) using a EBT approved by the National Highway Safety Administration If the initial test registers an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater, a confirmation test will be performed. The employee will be placed in a separate room under the observation of the BAT for at least 15 minutes, but not more than 20 minutes, after which he/she will be given a confirmation EBT. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit Director or designee shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(229.5.C.(1) and (2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's OfficeUniversity. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit Director or designee shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The In regards to notifications, the Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-non- prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any confirmed positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test resultsresult. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures).enough F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and National Institute of Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSANIDA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities areas and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(a)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, test but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented documented, and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, employee and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation.complete (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The In regards to notifications, the Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-non- prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any confirmed positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test resultsresult. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration.transportation (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse U. S. Department of Health and Mental Health Services Administration Human Services, (SAMHSADHHS) and National Institute of Drug Abuse, (NIDA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Immuassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chroma- tography/Mass Spectometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities areas, and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and and, in a manner manner, reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented documented, and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, employee and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation.complete (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Personnel Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human ResourcesPersonnel. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The In regards to notifications, the Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-non- prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results.into C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test resultsresult. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and National Institute of Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSANIDA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities areas and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(a)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (21) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Personnel Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any confirmed positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test resultsresult. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and National Institute of Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSANIDA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human ResourcesPersonnel. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities areas and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(a)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The In regards to notifications, the Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-non- prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any confirmed positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test resultsresult. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse U. S. Department of Health and Mental Health Human Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing DHHS) and protocol and procedures.National Institute of Drug G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities areas and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(a)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee employees of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, names as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Personnel Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any confirmed positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish has established guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test resultsresult. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Department of Health Care Administration and Rehabilitative Services in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse U. S. Department of Health and Mental Health Services Administration Human Services, (SAMHSADHHS) and National Institute of Drug Abuse, (NIDA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject submitted to the Community Corrections Division or a certified HRS lab for an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Immuassay Technique). If the Positive results of the from an initial test are negative, no further testing specimen will be donerequire confirmation using a GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectometry) test. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human ResourcesPersonnel. (3) Specimen collection Specimens will not be taken collected at any of the correctional housing facilities areas, and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by is a routine program. The Employer shall make every effort to schedule and conduct testing during the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the employee’s regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreementhours. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(225.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement., I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Testing Procedures. A. The Employer shall pay the cost of all drug tests which are required of employees. Employees shall pay the costs of any additional drug tests not required by the Employer. B. Prior to taking a drug test, employees must advise the Employer of any prescription or non-prescription medications they are taking. The Employer will provide information to the employee of the most common medications by brand or common name which may alter or affect a drug test. Employees will also be advised of all drugs for which the Employer will test, described by brand or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Information regarding the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs taken by the employee will be presented in a written communication that will be maintained in a confidential medical file in the JSO Human Resources Division. The ingestion of any prescription or non- non-prescription drug by an employee shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed results. C. Individuals responsible for conducting drug tests are acting under the direct authority of the Sheriff. Employees being tested shall cooperate fully. Any attempt to alter or tamper with the specimen, its container, or any mechanical device, instrument, or document by any individual is grounds for termination and/or prosecution under applicable Florida Statutes. D. The Employer will establish guidelines for the collection of drug test samples that will afford protection to the employee to include: (1) Specimens shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the specimen and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (2) Specimen collection shall be documented and the documentation procedures shall include: (a) Labeling of specimen containers to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. (b) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner which will reasonably preclude specimen contamination or adulteration. (c) The Employer shall use a chain of custody procedure to ensure the proper record keeping, handling, labeling, and identification of all specimens to be tested. E. When an employee is required to provide specimens for a testing procedure, the employee shall provide one (1) specimen (large enough to be divided into two (2) separate samples at the time of collection in order to facilitate the testing procedures). F. The threshold level or cut-off limit of the analytical testing procedures shall be established in accordance with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in conjunction with the standards developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ) regarding testing and protocol and procedures. G. When employees are required to participate in any of the drug testing procedures, the initial testing specimen will be subject to an EMIT (Enzyme Multiple Immunoassay Technique). If the results of the initial test are negative, no further testing will be done. (1) Employees selected for random drug testing will be assigned a number which will be the only means available of identifying the individual who provided the specimen. (2) Random numbers assigned to employees will be maintained in a confidential file under the direct supervision of the JSO Chief of Human Resources. (3) Specimen collection will not be taken at any of the correctional housing facilities and the specimen container will not reveal the name of the contributing employee. H. Random drug testing conducted by the Employer may occur before, during, or immediately after the regular work period of the employee, and shall be compensated in accordance with this Agreement. I. The Internal Affairs Unit shall be called whenever one or more of the circumstances described in Article 12.6(A)(2) comes to the attention of members of the Sheriff's Office. (1) Once called, the Internal Affairs Unit shall have complete authority over the investigation. (2) The employee shall be advised in writing of the reason(s) for the order to submit to the test and that failure to do so constitutes failure to obey a direct order.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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