Are veterans given preference in hiring?

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veteran’s Preference points. To claim Veterans Preference, you must indicate your request on the application. Unless already on file with Human Resources, all documentation must be submitted by the recruitment filing deadline. For additional information, please refer to the Veteran’s Preference Policy.

Veteran’s preference points will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• • Veteran – Five (5) points:Copy of DD214 or V.A. letter required

• • Spouse of a disabled veteran – Five (5) points: Copy of spouse’s DD214 and evidence of disability (i.e., V.A. letter indicating percentage of disability) required
  • Widow(er) of a veteran – Five (5) points: Copy of DD1300 required
  • Disabled veteran – Ten (10) points: Copy of DD214 and evidence of disability (i.e., V.A. letter indicating percentage of disability) required