Preference Points

Veteran's Preference Points

The following preferences shall be given to a veteran or disabled veteran of the United States Armed Forces who successfully passes a Civil Service examination. The maximum number of points cannot exceed 100:

1. Veterans who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam.
   
   To receive the 5 point preference, candidates must have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions.
2. A disabled veteran who passes an examination in the classified service and does not receive any other preference will receive a 10 point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam.
   
   To receive the 10 point preference, candidates must have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions and have established the existence of a service-connected disability, disability retirement benefits, or pension because of a statute administered by the Department of Veteran Affairs or a military department; or have been awarded a Purple Heart.
3. An additional 1 point shall be added to the passing score of veterans or disabled veterans who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.

“Armed Forces” means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. “Active duty” means active duty with military pay and allowances in the armed forces, including training for determining physical fitness and including the Reserves and National Guard.

To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.

City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points. City residence preference points apply to new applicants, promotions and transfer positions.