1. 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. (1) Initially entering State employment;
   2. (2) Currently employed by the State and seeking employment in a designated mandated position;
   3. (3) Requesting reinstatement to a mandated position after separation from the Department for more than 3 years; or
   4. (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.

2. 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. (1) Met the selection standards under COMAR 12.10.01 for the mandated position;
   2. (2) Met the requirements for a background investigation and criminal history record check under COMAR 12.10.01; and
   3. (3) If applying under §A(1) or (2) of this regulation, received a conditional offer of employment for the mandated position.

3. C. The manager of the Employee Health Services Unit shall:

   1. (1) Establish and maintain a list of mandated positions that require psychological screening; and
   2. (2) Distribute the current list and any updates to each Department appointing authority, or a designee.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §2-109, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 17, 2007 (34:25 Md. R. 2212)