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I would like to know how far does amtrak go on background check? what drug test process is used, urine or hair?

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31% of answers mentionUrine is used for drug testing at Amtrak.See answers
19% of answers mentionIs anyone aware of what type of drug test is done for employees who will be working in Amtrak office, is is urine or hair??See answers
13% of answers mentionEducation and work background checks; complete physical and drug test requiredSee answers
13% of answers mentionBackground goes 7 years,drug test is hair sample that goes back 60 days then a urin when you get a physcialSee answers

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  • Urine testing (current trackworker)

  • When I hired out 5 years ago it was urine. But as i currently understand it, you must submit a hair sample.

  • For the Coach Cleaner position in Chicago, they do a hair test immediately after the interview if they decide to hire you on the spot.

  • Urine or blood should be the only way i think would be adviseable, randomly.

  • Hair... It's cool did love to work for you...

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  • Background check goes back at least 7 years or more. They do verify education, and do check employment references. They also do a hair test and a UA. It is an extensive process.

  • They take both now

  • Hair and urine test

  • I did a hair and urine screen and abackground check.

  • Hair follicle as of 2-2018 atleast for the position I applied for.

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