VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Is there a veteran’s preference policy?
Yes there is a veteran’s preference policy. Preference in open competitive examination will be given for those veterans who have served in the armed forces of the United States, to their widow or widower and to the spouse of a totally disabled veteran. A veteran is defined as a person who served in the military service during any war or conflict in which the United States was engaged and who was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable. It does not include those who serve an initial period of active duty training in the Reserve or National Guard. Attach copies (which will not be returned) of the required documents to your application to support your claim. Reference Montgomery City/County Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 4: Veteran’s Preference. Veteran (5 points) – Available to a veteran, defined as a person who served in the active military during any war or conflict in which the U.S. was engaged and who was discharged or released from serv