Drug Testing Technician | DC Pretrial Services Agency

Drug Testing Technician
COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR DC
Pretrial Services Agency
Office of Pre-Release and Testing

Location: Washington, DC
Closing date: 01/23/2023

Duties
The incumbent of this position serves as a Drug Testing Technician in the Drug Testing and Release Services Unit. He/she will:

1. Monitor the submission of urine samples by defendants, offenders or respondents under court and post-sentence orders for drug testing and ensures effective maintenance of chain of custody procedures for samples.
2. Take photographs, verify addresses and update information in automated systems.
3. Explain drug testing procedures and distribute collection materials to individuals.
4. Inputs information into the Pretrial Real-Time Information System Manager (PRISM).
5. Applies rules and policies on confidentiality and release of protected information.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic professional requirements or the specialized experience requirements below.

Basic professional requirement: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work or a related field;

OR

One year of specialized experience explaining drug testing or medical procedures, reviewing confidential information and the input of data into a computer system.

OR

Combination of education and specialized experience as described above. (To qualify on this basis, you must have completed more than 60 semester hours of undergraduate education. Education beyond 60 semester hours is counted toward this requirement at a rate of 30 semester hours, or equivalent, for 6 months of specialized experience.);

NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.