Drug Technician (Male Only)

State of Nebraska • Norfolk, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This classification level is responsible for arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation. This is an in-office position located at 602 Iron Horse Drive, Norfolk, NE 68701. Occasional travel to satellite testing sites may be required. Non-traditional hours may also be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Drug screening and chemical testing methodology.
• Safe work methods and procedures.
• Applicable testing equipment.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Basic inventory management principles.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Performing drug screening.
• Collecting applicable samples.
• Maintaining specimen records.
• Monitoring inventory and supply levels.
• Maintaining operational records.
• Using a computer and related software applications.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training.
• Working with the offender population.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area.
• One year of experience as a drug technician or related position.

Responsibilities

• Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area.
• Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results.
• Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
• Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens.
• Conducting drug screenings.
• Maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment.
• Testifying in court.
• Reporting and documenting testing results.
• Ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Providing training on testing result documentation.

Benefits

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED