Sec. 12.11.07.03. Requirement for Psychological Screening

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.