Veteran's preference

Qualification

Applicants must:

  • Have served on active duty in any branch of the armed forces of the United States
  • Have been honorably discharged
  • Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States

Supporting documentation

Applicants must provide:

  • DD Form 214 showing length of service and type of discharge
  • Disabled veterans must also supply official documentation from a service retirement board indicating service-connected disability

Spouses must provide:

  • Marriage certificate
  • Veteran's DD Form 214 showing length of service and type of discharge
  • FL21-802 or death certificate

Awarding Veteran's preference

  • Meet the minimum qualifications of job position
  • Meet the minimum qualifications of veteran's preference
  • Complete the veteran's preference sections of the employment application
  • Provide the supporting documentation by the stated application deadline