Common use of Types of Drug Testing Clause in Contracts

Types of Drug Testing. Law enforcement drug testing may be categorized according to the employment status of the individual being tested and the method by which the individual was selected for testing. These methods include applicant testing, trainee testing, reasonable suspicion testing and random testing. A. Applicant Testing 1. This policy recognizes that drug testing is an essential component of a pre- employment background investigation. All being considered for employment by NJIT as a police officer must submit to drug testing as part of a pre-employment background investigation. Candidates for employment may be tested as many times as deemed necessary to ensure that the candidates are not engaged in the illegal use of drugs. For example, applicants who have been drug tested as part of the application process may be tested again if a significant amount of time has elapsed since the previous step in the employment process. 2. During the pre-employment process, NJIT DPS must ensure that it complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by refraining from making any medical inquiries. Therefore, the medication information form should not be used at the applicant stage, unless a positive test result requires an explanation by the prospective employee. B. Trainee Testing 1. Individuals hired as law enforcement officers by NJIT who are required to attend and successfully complete a mandatory basic training course approved by the Police Training Commission are subject to drug testing during their attendance at a police academy. The drug testing of law enforcement trainees will be conducted by the police academy staff under rules and regulations adopted by the Police Training Commission.