When testing may be carried out: mandated
11 When testing may be carried out: mandated
The chief executive officer may direct in writing that certain circumstances give rise to compulsory alcohol and drug testing of particular prison officers or contract prison officers.
Circumstances under subregulation (1) may include, but are not limited to —
when a prison officer or contract prison officer is involved in a critical incident; or
where a prison officer or contract prison officer is a participant in a high risk business area within the Department (for example, a drug detection, special operations or emergency response unit); or
when a prison officer or contract prison officer is in the process of completing a critical skills competency course involving weapons; or
where an approved person believes that a test is appropriate for the prison officer’s or contract prison officer’s health and safety, or is prudent to protect the prison officer’s or contract prison officer’s credibility in any future court proceeding; or
when a prison officer or contract prison officer has returned a confirmed adverse test result for alcohol or drugs under these regulations.
Mandated testing may be required —
at the time of the circumstance giving rise to its requirement; or
as an on‑going requirement resulting from the circumstance giving rise to its requirement.
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