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does the federal government require drug testing?

I know that positions that deal with highly sensitive information do require drug testings. FBI specially asks you questions before you even see their job listings. FAA and a few others require as well. However, I've been applying to jobs that are more research/analyst positions for SEC, Treasury dept, etc., and I was wondering if the these would require such testings as well? Also, if the job posting does not specify a drug test, if it is common that they will still pursue the test.

Public Comments

1. Yes
2. I doubt it. Bush is obviously on drugs and they haven't caught it yet.
3. You will find very, very few jobs any more that have opportunity for advancement and pay a decent wage that do not require drug testing. At any time. Either before hiring or as a condition of retaining your job.