Well my friend, gov jobs have strict protocols. It would be wise to find out what they intend to screen for and at what levels. Yes, the lab tech will ask you to empty your pockets and no they cannot observe you unless you're on probation. No employer may observe as it is an invasion of privacy. with the constant progression of testing protocols it may not be wise to use the urine of the opposite gender. Urine luck... I have used this synthetic for many years and I must say that it is the best out there IMHO.