Drug Testing Technician

The Third Judicial District in Canyon County has a current opening for a qualified part-time female Drug Testing Technician in the Trial Court Administration (TCA) Department. Some duties require same gender interactions. We encourage qualified female applicants to apply.

Compensation: $20.60 per hour

Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. approximately 4-5 days per week

Application period ends: Friday, December 20, 2024, 3:30 p.m. MST

General Statement of Duties

Conducts supervised and observed urine drug screens. Work is performed under general supervision.

Classification Summary

This position will instruct and assist clients in the screening process.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may vary with specific positions):

• Conducts supervised and observed urine drug screen tests;
• Monitors and detects any potential device or substance used to interfere with the drug test during the collection of the sample;
• Maintains detailed records;
• Prepares and maintains the drug screen lab;
• Sorts, verifies, prepares and packages the collections for daily pick up;
• Helps maintain and inventories drug screen supplies;
• Performs breath alcohol-sensor tests;
• Completes necessary documents and court affidavits;
• Uses panel cup substance screening devices and interprets results;
• Reports compliance or noncompliance of Drug Court participants to the Drug Court Coordinator;
• Testifies in Court regarding client violations and/or observed drug screens, if necessary;
• Attends training;
• Files and shreds documents.
• Disposes of used testing equipment/materials safely.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs related functions as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• How to apply evidence collection and preservation techniques;
• Applying customer service principles and practices;
• Personal computers and word processing;
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation;
• Providing proper telephone and office etiquette;

Ability to:

• Effectively observe and direct clients to assure proper compliance with drug screen collection requirements;
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all department records and information;
• Set boundaries with clients;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skilled in communicating with culturally diverse and manipulative populations.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Qualifications

• Must successfully complete a background investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Essential Physical Abilities

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing;
• The employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift twenty-five (25) pounds.

EOE Statement

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.