Romano-Drug Screening Program

Question 1

The Sheriff’s Office recognizes individuals with chemical (alcohol and legally obtained drugs) dependencies have a _____.

Answer 1

disease

Question 2

Normal agency benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), appropriate leave, and the ______ _____ _____ are available to aid in the rehabilitation process.

Answer 2

group medical plan

Question 3

Mmedicinal marijuana is not a “legal drug” as defined herein as its possession remains a violation of _____ statutes

Answer 3

federal

Question 4

Employees shall be deemed to be under the influence if employees: 3

Answer 4

1. are physically or mentally impaired
2. are unable to perform their duties in an acceptable manner
3. have a breath test result of over .000 from the approved chemical test for intoxication.

Question 5

If taking legal drug and treatment has any side effects which may interfere with the performance of their duties employee is responsible for bringing to supervisors attention by way of?

Answer 5

A Form 4 to the supervisor and Human Resources

Question 6

The supervisor will then consult with his commanding officer and, if it is determined that the employees are not fit for full or limited duty shall place them on _____ ______.

Answer 6

sick leave

Question 7

If any employees ingest any drug in the performance of their duties, the supervisor on duty will be immediately notified and the incident reported on a ______.

Answer 7

Form 4

Question 8

The initial Form P-0004 (ref. ingestion of a drug) will be followed by a detailed report from the employees’ _______ through channels to the Sheriff.

Answer 8

commander

Question 9

An _______ Report will be completed when an employee passively inhales a drug.

Answer 9

exposure

Question 10

Blood, breath and/or urine tests may be conducted under the following circumstances: 13

Answer 10

1. Routinely as part of an applicant’s pre-employment physical examination
2. Randomly, as part of the Sheriff’s Office random drug testing program
3. When there is reasonable suspicion that an employee has used a drug, alcohol, or other controlled substance
4. When an employee is found in possession of suspected illicit drugs or alcohol or when suspected illicit drugs or alcohol are found in an area controlled or used exclusively by the employee
5. Following a serious accident or incident in which safety precautions were violated or unusually careless acts were performed
6. There is reasonable suspicion to believe these actions were the result of using drugs or alcohol
7. There is no other apparent explanation for the conduct of the employee involved.
8. During basic recruit training and prior to completion of an officer’s probation
9. When employees are transferred into, during assignment, or transferred from a specialized unit where they will be involved with narcotic investigations and/or have access to illicit drugs or alcohol
10. As part of a rehabilitation program
11. As a result of prior disciplinary proceedings against the employee related to the use of drugs or alcohol (such testing shall be conducted by the Internal Affairs Unit with the approval of and in coordination with the Chief of Human Resources
12. Admitted use, which reflects impairment
13. During any fit for duty (medical and/or psychological) examination

Question 11

The Professional Standards Division shall be responsible for drug testing of applicants, employees undergoing _______________.

Answer 11

basic recruit training

Question 12

The Human Resources Division shall be responsible for drug testing of ________ police and correctional officers, employees being transferred to or from units where they have had access to illicit drugs or alcohol, and employees selected through the random drug testing program, and employees mandated for fit for duty examinations.

Answer 12

probationary

Question 13

The ______ ______ ____shall be responsible for drug testing of any employee whom it reasonably suspects has used, is found to be in possession of, or has been identified as using a drug, alcohol or other controlled substance in violation of the law or Sheriff’s Office directives, rules, and regulations

Answer 13

Internal Affairs Unit

Question 14

Individuals responsible for conducting the tests are acting under the direct authority of the _______.

Answer 14

Sheriff

Question 15

Employees being tested shall cooperate ______.

Answer 15

fully

Question 16

Positive confirmation tests for illegal drugs shall result in the immediate _______ of an employee, which will be followed by dismissal proceedings

Answer 16

suspension

Question 17

In appropriate cases, every effort will be made to help the employee deal with an _____ abuse or _____ drug problem by proper referral to the Sheriff’s Office EAP

Answer 17

alcohol, legal

Question 18

The employee’s ____ _____ will be provided with the names of employees, on a monthly basis, to be sent for testing.

Answer 18

division chief

Question 19

When the employee is notified by their division chief or designee of their selection to be drug tested, they shall report ______ to one of the four test locations.

Answer 19

directly

Question 20

If the employee is off from work for a short duration (which is how long) send the employee for testing when he returns to duty.

Answer 20

14 calendar days or less

Question 21

If the employee is on a long-term absence (in excess of 14 calendar days), retired, or on military leave, send a Form (P-0004) to the ___________ that explains why the employee was not sent for testing.

Answer 21

Chief of Human Resources

Question 22

Drug Testing on Midnight Shift
If the supervisor can not reach anyone at the testing location and a call back from the representative is not within __ minutes, the supervisor should call the after hours supervisor.

Answer 22

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