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DRAFT B. substance is being used/consumed for the purpose intended and the employee is able to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of the position. C. SCREENING REQUIRED - After a tentative job offer, the incoming employee is required to consent to and pass controlled substance and alcohol screens to successfully complete the employment process. D. PROCEDURES FOR TESTING EMPLOYEES - This section of the Personnel Handbook describes the City of Paris's controlled substance and alcohol screening procedures. Section 17.9 addresses additional regulations and procedures applicable to public safety employees and to employees performing safety-sensitive functions. All screenings for alcohol, with the exception of testing of a severely injured employee for which special testing procedures may apply, shall be conducted by breath alcohol testing with certified equipment by a certified technician. E. TESTING OF EMPLOYEES - Current employees will be tested for controlled substance and alcohol use under the following circumstances and with the prior approval of the employee's supervisor: 1. In the event of the involvement of an employee in a vehicular or equipment accident on the job or on City property whether actively or passively involved; or in the event an employee sustains an injury on the job or on City property. If an injury is severe enough to warrant emergency care and hospitalization, a departure from regular testing procedures may be required. It will be the supervisor's responsibility to ensure that testing follows City procedure. 2. When the involved employee's behavior or work performance gives reasonable suspicion to believe the involved employee is affected by the use or ingestion of a controlled substance or alcohol. 3. To comply with local, state, or federal government laws, ordinances, or regulations. 4. When occupying public safety positions, or when occupying safety-sensitive positions which require testing in accordance with D.O.T. guidelines on which Section VIII of the City Policy is based. E. OCCASIONS FOR REQUIRED TESTING - 1. During the employment process prior to reporting for duty - Before an incoming employee performs City functions, the employee must submit to controlled substance and alcohol testing. The controlled substance and alcohol screening will occur after a conditional offer of employment is made. 51 Rev. 10/27/04