(A) The County strives to maintain a drug free workplace with a safe and productive atmosphere to work in and in which to conduct business. No controlled substance or alcohol is permitted at any worksite, in any County vehicle, or in the possession of any employee engaged in County business. An employee who is discovered to be in violation of this policy will immediately be referred to an employee assistance program, demoted, and/or transferred to a safer job (if applicable) and be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
(B) For the safety and welfare of all employees and the general public, should a supervisor believe that reasonable suspicion exists that an employee may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that supervisor is required to have the employee submit to testing performed by qualified medical personnel. Testing is also required of any employee who is involved in an accident while operating a County-owned vehicle. Failure or refusal to submit to a test may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Additional information regarding an employee's responsibilities in the event of an accident can be found in “Safety & Health” in the Employee Responsibilities section of this handbook. The cost of testing an employee will be the County's responsibility.
(C) Employees who operate a County-owned vehicle (this does not apply to vehicles classified by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles as a passenger vehicle unless that vehicle has been involved in an accident) and certain jobs within the County that require high levels of security and safety, may be subject to random drug testing. All testing will be performed in compliance with Federal standards and County Ordinance. The results of any test will remain confidential.