VETERAN HIRING PREFERENCE

VETERAN-RELATED HIRING PREFERENCES ARE APPLIED BY STATE RECRUITERS

Under Nevada law, certain applicants may be eligible to receive a hiring preference. To receive a preference, applicants must submit documentation establishing their eligibility. Veteran-related hiring preference categories include:

  • Veterans with a service-connected disability (highest preference)
  • Veterans
  • Widows or widowers of a service member killed in the line of duty while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States
  • Current members of the Reserves or the Nevada National Guard
  • Widows or widowers of a veteran

Applicants may qualify under more than one veteran-related preference category; however, preferences cannot be combined. The highest applicable preference will be applied.

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The Veteran Preference Eligibility & Documentation Guide provides information about eligibility requirements, acceptable military documentation, preference categories, frequently asked questions, and examples to help applicants understand Nevada's Veteran Hiring Preference.

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Veteran Hiring Preference Resources

The following resources provide additional information about Veteran Hiring Preference eligibility, applicable Nevada laws and regulations, and supporting documentation requirements.