Certain service members and veterans, and spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. If you are a veteran of the United States Military who served during a qualifying wartime period, you may be eligible for Veterans' Preference in appointment, retention, and/or promotion. To claim Veterans' Preference on an application, please complete the Veterans' Preference Claim Form and attach the form to the application prior to the application deadline of the posted position.