410. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS

410 SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS – GENERAL PROVISIONS 410.1 In addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Traffic record check (as applicable); Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test; Random drug and alcohol test; and Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test. 410.2 Subject to the requirements of § 409.1(a), examples of safety sensitive duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (a) Operating large trucks, heavy or power machinery, or mass transit vehicles, tools, or equipment; (b) Handling hazardous quantities of chemical, biological or nuclear materials; (c) Maintaining the safety of patrons in and around a pool or aquatic area; (d) Engaging in duties directly related to the public safety, including, but not limited to, responding or coordinating responses to emergency events; (e) Carrying a firearm; and (f) Direct care and custody of children, youth, or other vulnerable persons, which may affect their health, welfare, or safety. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 13820 (October 23, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 10946 (September 11, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Government Personnel 6-B DCMR § 410