Drug Testing for DOJ Honors, Bristow, etc. Forum
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Drug Testing for DOJ Honors, Bristow, etc.
Does anyone know how far back the federal government tests for drug use (specifically marijuana)? I know some forms of testing can go back several years. Just wondering if they're testing for current use or extended history.
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Re: Drug Testing for DOJ Honors, Bristow, etc.
7 years for DOJ/AUSA. Post-bar drug use is generally considered a deal-breaker.
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I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.
In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
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Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.
In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.
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Nope, no concerns about physical testing at all. More concerned about the 7-year question. Is smoking pot like 4 years prior to an interview disqualifying?cavalier1138 wrote:Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.
In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.
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- cavalier1138
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Re: Drug Testing for DOJ Honors, Bristow, etc.
It really depends. If "smoking pot" means one time at a party, and "four years ago" means college, that's less likely to be an issue. If "smoking pot" means routine use, and "four years ago" means while you were working a full-time job, that could be a problem.anon001 wrote:Nope, no concerns about physical testing at all. More concerned about the 7-year question. Is smoking pot like 4 years prior to an interview disqualifying?cavalier1138 wrote:Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.
In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.
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Re: Drug Testing for DOJ Honors, Bristow, etc.
For DoJ, I believe this is office specific, Harvard career services has some information on drug use and Honor's Programs. Also I heard some agencies/offices ask for the last 10 years rather than 7.anon001 wrote:Nope, no concerns about physical testing at all. More concerned about the 7-year question. Is smoking pot like 4 years prior to an interview disqualifying?cavalier1138 wrote:Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.
In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.