Does Chase (JPMorgan Chase) Drug Test?

Drug Testing by Position

Drug Test Type and Process

JPMorgan Chase's drug-testing policy authorizes pre-employment, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident testing, and where a test is administered it is a standard urine screen collected under a strict chain-of-custody protocol at a SAMHSA-certified laboratory, at the company's expense. The panel covers substances such as amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and PCP — but marijuana has been removed. In real-world hiring, application of the policy is inconsistent: many candidates for standard branch and corporate roles report no test, while some report being screened at onboarding, and a few report a second test when moving into positions requiring stronger security approval. Regardless of drug testing, every candidate faces a rigorous background check and, for many roles, a credit check, because Chase is federally regulated and FDIC-insured — FDIC Section 19 limits hiring people with certain dishonesty-related convictions.

Marijuana Policy

JPMorgan Chase no longer tests for marijuana — THC is not included on its drug-screening panel, and the bank was named among the major Wall Street firms that dropped cannabis testing for new hires. This shift followed state legalization and New York City's ban on pre-employment marijuana testing. As a result, off-duty, legal marijuana use should not cost you a Chase job offer even in roles that are otherwise screened. The important limit is on-the-job conduct: Chase enforces a drug-free-workplace standard, and employees who appear impaired can face reasonable-suspicion testing and discipline. Because Chase is federally regulated, cannabis is still treated as a controlled substance under federal law for workplace-impairment purposes, but it is not a barrier at the application stage.

Tips for Applicants

Because testing at Chase varies, assume you might be asked to test, but know that marijuana will not be on the panel. Put your energy into the background and credit check — the real gate for banking jobs. FDIC Section 19 can restrict hiring people convicted of crimes of dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering, but many records are acceptable and the FDIC offers a waiver process. Disclose everything honestly; undisclosed items that surface later are worse than the record. Expect a credit review for many roles and be ready to explain past financial trouble. Apply through the official Chase/JPMorgan careers site. If offered a role that requires elevated security clearance, be prepared for the possibility of a urine screen at onboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chase drug test new employees?

It depends. JPMorgan Chase has a drug-testing policy that permits pre-employment testing, but application varies by role, location, and security level. Many standard branch and corporate hires report no test, while some higher-security positions are screened at onboarding.

Does Chase drug test for weed?

No. JPMorgan Chase removed marijuana (THC) from its drug-screening panel. Even in roles that are otherwise tested, cannabis is not screened for applicants. Being impaired at work is still prohibited under the drug-free-workplace policy.

What kind of drug test does JPMorgan Chase use?

When a test is administered, it is a standard urine screen collected under a strict chain-of-custody protocol at a SAMHSA-certified lab, paid for by the company. The panel covers substances like amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and PCP — but not marijuana.

Does Chase do a background check and credit check?

Yes. As an FDIC-insured, federally regulated bank, Chase runs a thorough criminal background check and, for many roles, a credit check. FDIC Section 19 restricts hiring people with certain convictions for dishonesty or breach of trust, though a waiver process exists.

Why do some Chase employees say they were tested and others weren't?

Because application of the policy varies. Testing depends on the specific role, the location, and whether the position requires elevated security clearance. Standard branch and corporate roles are frequently not tested, while some higher-security roles are screened at onboarding.

Can I get hired at Chase with a felony?

It depends on the conviction. FDIC rules restrict hiring people with crimes involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering, but many other records are acceptable, and the FDIC offers a waiver process. Chase reviews applications individually — apply and disclose honestly.