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Pre-Employment Medical (PEM)

What is the (PEM) process?

The PEM is a comprehensive physical examination conducted by licensed physicians under contract with CDCR to evaluate each candidate’s overall physical health including vision, color vision, hearing, blood work, Respiratory FIT mask test, and a urinalysis drug screening.

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