Regulation .03 Requirement for Psychological Screening.
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A.
An applicant for employment in a mandated position designated by the Department as requiring psychological screening shall participate in the Department's psychological screening process if the applicant is:
(1)
Initially entering State employment;
(2)
Currently employed by the State and seeking employment in a designated mandated position;
(3)
Requesting reinstatement to a mandated position after separation from the Department for more than 3 years; or
(4)
Being reinstated to a mandated position as ordered by an administrative body or court if the applicant has not been actively performing duties and responsibilities of the mandated position for more than 3 years.
B.
Before an applicant under §A of this regulation participates in psychological screening, the appointing authority, or a designee, shall, at a minimum, ensure that the applicant has:
(1)
Met the selection standards under COMAR 12.10.01 for the mandated position;
(2)
Met the requirements for a background investigation and criminal history record check under COMAR 12.10.01; and
(3)
If applying under §A(1) or (2) of this regulation, received a conditional offer of employment for the mandated position.
C.
The manager of the Employee Health Services Unit shall:
(1)
Establish and maintain a list of mandated positions that require psychological screening; and
(2)
Distribute the current list and any updates to each Department appointing authority, or a designee.