D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B400
The District government maintains a highly qualified and diverse workforce comprised of suitable individuals of moral character and dedication who carry out government business in a manner that honors the public trust. These employees are committed to promoting the safety and security of District personnel, residents, visitors, and government property.
It is the policy of the District government to assess the suitability of each applicant, appointee, volunteer, and employee through uniform background checks and drug and alcohol testing, as deemed necessary, which meet the District's need for flexible personnel administration, government accountability, individual privacy, and other constitutionally protected rights.
General background checks, criminal background checks, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing shall be utilized to ensure that each applicant, appointee, volunteer, and employee possesses the character and background necessary to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the District government.
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, an employee deemed unsuitable pursuant to this chapter, will be subject to immediate removal. At the discretion of the agency, the employee may be reassigned within the same agency to a non-covered position for which he or she is qualified and otherwise suitable.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B400