Veterans' preference
At Hennepin County, those who are confirmed for Veterans' Preference that are placed on the eligibility list will be invited to the first round of interviews.
Hennepin County proudly welcomes and supports veterans, offering Veterans' Preference to qualified applicants, consistent with the Minnesota Veterans' Preference Act. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien to be a Veterans' Preference applicant and meet one of these criteria:
- Veteran (as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447)
- Disabled veteran (veteran with a compensable service connected disability)
- Spouse of a deceased veteran
- Spouse of a disabled veteran
- Spouse of a deceased disabled veteran
Application
Veterans' preference status
To your job application, attach a copy of:
- DD214 (and if needed, other proof clearly stating the length of active service and type of discharge)
- If your forms are approved, you will not have to attach them again and points will be applied to each posting you apply for
Disabled veterans' preference status
To your job application, attach a copy of:
- DD214 or DD215 (if applicable)
- Benefit Summary Letter from USDVA
- Written indication from the USDVA Rating Board of the veteran's injury occurred on or as a result of active duty, what the specific disability is, and the percentage of disability
Spouse of disabled veteran
To your job application, attach a copy of:
- DD214 or DD215 (if applicable)
- Acceptable forms are the Member 2, Member - 41 or Member 6 Form or other proof clearly stating length of active duty and character of discharge
- Summary of Benefits from the USDVA
- Marriage certificate
- USDVA Statement of the Case or Military Board decision
Spouse of deceased veteran
To your job application, attach a copy of:
- DD214 or DD215 (if applicable)
- Acceptable forms are the Member 2, Member - 41 or Member 6 Form or other proof clearly stating length of active duty and character of discharge
- Spouse’s death certificate
Note: spouses are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran.
Spouse of deceased disabled veteran
To your job application, attach a copy of:
- DD214 or DD215 (if applicable)
- Acceptable forms are the Member - 2, Member - 4, or Member 6 Form or other proof clearly stating length of active duty and character of discharge
- Benefit of Summary Letter from the USDVA
- Spouse’s death certificate
Note: spouses are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran.