24 Questions
Who is required to submit to drug tests according to Florida State Statute?
Employees whose position assignment is deemed a “Mandatory-Testing Position”
What is a reason for an employee to submit to a drug test?
They are working with confidential information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations
What is a condition of employment for all employees?
Notifying Human Resources in writing of any criminal drug conviction within 5 calendar days.
What action will BSO take within 30 days of receiving notice of an employee's criminal drug conviction?
Disciplinary action up to and including termination or successful participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for an employee to submit to a drug test?
They are attending a company picnic
What type of information will BSO make available to employees?
Maintaining alcohol and drug-free workplaces, dangers of workplace drug abuse, and legal consequences of drug misuse.
What is the purpose of drug testing in the workplace?
To establish evidence of controlled substances or alcohol use
Who must submit to drug tests according to the policy?
Employees applying for law enforcement, detention, fire rescue, or cross-certified positions
Why must employees notify Human Resources of a criminal drug conviction?
To comply with federal laws and regulations.
Which of the following positions is considered a Mandatory-Testing Position?
Safety inspector
What is a consequence of workplace drug abuse?
Legal, social, physical, and emotional consequences.
What is a purpose of the drug-free awareness education program?
To educate employees on the dangers of workplace drug abuse and provide resources for assistance.
Why would an employee submit to a routine fitness-for-duty drug test?
They are scheduled for a routinely scheduled employee fitness-for-duty medical exam
What must employees do if they take administrative or civil action due to drug test results?
Notify the testing laboratory of the action taken.
What is the purpose of drug testing in the context of workplace safety?
To prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace
What is a responsibility of Human Resources?
Notifying the grant funding federal agency within 10 days of receiving notice of a criminal statute conviction.
What is the primary purpose of BSO's drug testing policy?
To maintain a safe work environment for employees and the public
What is a condition of continued employment at BSO?
Successful completion of drug tests
What is the basis for selecting employees for random drug testing?
A computer-generated selection program
What is the purpose of BSO's drug-free awareness programs?
To educate employees on the dangers of drug abuse
What is prohibited by BSO's policy on controlled substances and alcohol?
The possession of illegal controlled substances
What is the purpose of Section 2.29 of the Sheriff's Policy Manual?
To outline agency policy and procedures related to drug/alcohol abuse
Why is BSO committed to maintaining a work environment free from the effects of alcohol and drugs?
To provide a safe environment for employees and the public
What is a key aspect of BSO's drug-free awareness program?
All of the above
Study Notes
Drug-Free Awareness Program/Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy
- BSO commits to providing a safe environment for employees and the public, protecting property, and preventing harmful influences on safety or job performance.
- The policy aims to maintain a work environment free from the effects of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances.
Prohibited Acts
- Unlawful possession, use, purchase, manufacture, distribution, or dispensation of:
- Illegal controlled substances
- Alcoholic beverages
- Other intoxicants while on or off duty or conducting BSO business
Employee Responsibilities
- Notify Human Resources in writing of any criminal drug conviction in the workplace within 5 calendar days
- Notify the testing laboratory of administrative or civil actions due to drug test results per Florida Statute
Human Resources Responsibilities
- Notify the grant funding federal agency within 10 days of receiving notice on criminal statute convictions of employees engaged in the grant
Drug Test
- BSO uses standards and procedures in relevant Florida Statute and Administrative Code to test for the presence of alcohol or drugs in employees
- Employees who must submit to drug tests:
- Applying for law enforcement, detention, fire rescue, or cross-certified positions
- Mandatory-Testing Positions as defined by Florida State Statute, including:
- Carrying a firearm
- Working closely with an employee who carries a firearm
- Performing life-threatening procedures
- Working with heavy or dangerous machinery
- Working as a safety inspector
- Working with children
- Working with detainees in the correctional system
- Working with confidential information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations
- Working with controlled substances
- Passing an employee security background check
- Working in a job assignment where a momentary lapse in attention could result in injury or death to another person
- With reasonable suspicion of drug use or having used drugs in violation of policy
- For routine fitness-for-duty drug tests as part of a routinely scheduled employee fitness-for-duty medical exam or for employees in a classification
Disciplinary Actions
- Within 30 days of receiving notice of an employee's criminal drug conviction, BSO will take one of the following actions:
- Disciplinary action up to and including termination
- Successful participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by federal, state, local law enforcement, or other appropriate agencies
This quiz tests your understanding of the drug-free awareness program, controlled substance, and alcohol policy, aiming to maintain a safe work environment.
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