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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 12.11.07.03" title_num="12" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="07" heading="Requirement for Psychological Screening.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Initially entering State employment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Currently employed by the State and seeking employment in a designated mandated position;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Requesting reinstatement to a mandated position after separation from the Department for more than 3 years; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Met the selection standards under COMAR 12.10.01 for the mandated position;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Met the requirements for a background investigation and criminal history record check under COMAR 12.10.01; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If applying under §A(1) or (2) of this regulation, received a conditional offer of employment for the mandated position.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The manager of the Employee Health Services Unit shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Establish and maintain a list of mandated positions that require psychological screening; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Distribute the current list and any updates to each Department appointing authority, or a designee.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>