Veteran's Preference Points
The Metropolitan Council awards Veteran’s Preference points to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with
Minnesota State Statute 197.447. Veteran’s Preference points will be added to the passing score of the qualified applicant. To qualify for Veteran’s Preference, the following criteria must be met:
- Have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
- Have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more, or for the full period ordered to active duty (not active duty for training); or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty.
- Be a United States citizen or resident alien.
Veteran's Preference Applicants
All Veteran’s Preference applicants must attach the following documentation
to each application. The DD214 (DD215 if applicable) must indicate type of discharge.
Veteran
- A copy of the most recent Veteran’s Form DD214 (DD215 if applicable)
Disabled Veteran
- A copy of the most recent Veteran’s Form DD214 (DD215 if applicable)
- A copy of the most recent “Summary of Benefits” letter
Spouse of Disabled Veteran
- A copy of the most recent Veteran’s Form DD214 (DD215 if applicable)
- A copy of the most recent “Summary of Benefits” letter
Spouse of Deceased Veteran
- A copy of the most recent Veteran’s Form DD214 (DD215 if applicable), photocopy of marriage certificate, spouse’s death certificate and proof veteran died on or as a result of active duty, must be submitted to receive points. You are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran.
Veteran’s preference points are included in the score if:
- The veteran's preference section of the employment application is completed.
- The applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position.
- The supporting documentation is attached to the application.