CITY OF OXFORD

OXFORD CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

Drug Free Workplace Policy

As you consider employment with the City of Oxford, it is our duty to inform you of the personnel practices and

the Drug-Free Workplace Policy the City of Oxford has established. Section 1.5 of the City of Oxford Employee Handbook states as follows:

1.5 In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (PL 100-690 Title V, Subtitle D), the City absolutely prohibits the use, consumption, sale, purchase, transfer, possession, manufacture, or distribution of any controlled substance by any Municipal employee during working hours, while on Municipal Property, while representing the City, or while at an assigned workplace. In addition, City employees are strictly prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance during working hours, while on municipal property, while representing the City or while at an assigned workplace. Legally prescribed medications are not covered under this policy and are permitted to the extent that their use does not adversely affect the employee’s work ability, job performance, or the safety of others in the workplace. No employee shall operate any municipal vehicle or equipment under the influence of prescribed medication that would in any way impair their ability to operate the vehicle or equipment in a safe manner or where such operation is not recommended by the prescribing physician or by a prescription labeling.

The City established this program to inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the City’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for the violation of drug abuse. In addition, the City of Oxford may take disciplinary action against an employee if reasonable suspicion has been met as stated in the Reasonable Suspicion Checklist.

Before employment is granted by the City of Oxford, every potential applicant must be drug tested.

The Department Supervisor will set up all necessary appointments for drug screening.

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