Alabama adds points to your passing state employment exam score. Honorably discharged veterans get 5 points. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation get 10 points, as do spouses of disabled veterans who cannot work because of the disability, and surviving spouses of service members killed in the line of duty. During a reduction in force, employees with veterans preference are the last to be discharged, demoted or have their pay cut, as long as their record is good and their efficiency rating is at least equal to the other employees in competition.
Claim the preference when you apply for state employment through the Alabama State Personnel Department and submit your supporting documents.
Your DD214, plus your VA disability award letter, marriage certificate or casualty documentation depending on which preference you are claiming.
