Approved Sensitive Positions

​If the employing department determines a classification or position meets the definition of “sensitive" as specified in the California Code of Regulations, section 599.961, the department must submit a sensitive position request to CalHR for review and approval. Approved positions will be included in this list.

For policy guidance, please review the CalHR, Controlled Substance Abuse Testing Policy, Section 3201.

For questions, please email Substanceabusetesting@calhr.ca.gov.

CSATT Participating Departments

You may review the list of sensitive classifications and positions for the following departments.

1. Alcoholic Beverage Control (PDF) 
   
2. California Conservation Corps (PDF) 
   
3. California Highway Patrol (PDF) 
   
4. California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) (PDF)
   
5. California State Lottery (PDF) 
   
6. Department of Consumer Affairs (PDF) 
   
7. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) (P​DF​)
   
8. Department of Developmental Services (PDF) 
   
9. Department of Fish and Wildlife (CD​FW 8.31.22.pdf) 
   
10. Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) (PDF​) 
    
11. Department of Justice (PDF)
    
12. Department of Motor Vehicles (PDF)
    
13. Department of Parks and Recreation (PDF) 
    
14. Department of State Hospitals (PDF) 
    
15. Department of Water Resources (PDF)
    
    
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