(A) The town drug and alcohol policy prohibits any town employee from possessing, using, being under the influence of, manufacturing, distributing or dispensing alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances during working hours and at all times while on town property, in town vehicles or conducting town business. As part of an effort to maintain the quality of town services and to ensure that the town is a safe and healthy place to work, a drug and alcohol testing program has been developed to detect the use of illegal substances and misuse of alcohol, to ensure that employees with substance abuse problems are referred to appropriate professional help, and to outline disciplinary procedures for those who fail to comply with the drug and alcohol policy.
(B) The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates drug and alcohol testing for employees whose job duties require a commercial drivers license (CDL). The town will also test applicants who have been offered employment with the town, and those employees who hold positions that impact public safety or the safety of co-workers (safety impact positions). All town employees will be subject to testing on the basis of reasonable suspicion and after certain accidents occurring within the scope of this policy. If the employee tests positive under such conditions, he or she will also be subject to follow-up testing as described in this subchapter.
(C) As a condition of employment, all town employees will be required to agree in writing to be tested for drugs and/or alcohol as outlined in this subchapter.
(Ord. 082216, passed 8-22-2016)