(A) The City of Jasonville, Indiana will continue to require that all law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, utility department personnel, street department personnel, and any other employees who may operate vehicles or machinery in the course of their official duties, or may carry a firearm or taser in the course of their official duties, submit to random alcohol and/or drug screens, consistent with existing city policy.
(B) Alcohol or drug tests may be required for ALL city employees in the following circumstances:
(1) When unsatisfactory job performance or other employee behavior is reasonably indicative of substance abuse.
(2) During and after participation in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program for a reasonable period of time as determined by the city.
(3) When required by law.
(C) If a supervisor identifies an employee with a behavior pattern and/or job performance reasonably indicative of substance abuse the supervisor (with the concurrence of the next level of supervisor) may recommend that the employee have a fitness for duty examination by a physician designated by the city. The physician will determine whether a fitness for duty examination is necessary and whether alcohol or drug tests will be required.
(D) Pre-employment drug testing is part of the pre-employment physical. The method of testing will be determined by the city. Applicants who test positive for prohibited drugs in their systems will not be offered employment. Any questions regarding re-application opportunities should be directed to the Clerk-Treasurer.
(Ord. 2017-3, passed 4-10-2017)