Requirements / Qualifications:
Drug Technician: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Substance Use Monitor: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area. OR One year of experience as a drug technician or related position.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender population.
Other: Due to the duties for this specific position, only MALE candidates considered.
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Drug screening and chemical testing methodology.
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Safe work methods and procedures.
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Applicable testing equipment.
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Recordkeeping principles.
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Basic inventory management principles.
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Computers and related software applications.
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Performing drug screening.
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Collecting applicable samples.
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Maintaining specimen records.
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Monitoring inventory and supply levels.
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Maintaining operational records.
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Using a computer and related software applications.
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Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, etc.), and challenging environmental conditions, imminent danger.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls and exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.