State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference

State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference

When applying for initial employment with Utah state government, honorably discharged veterans receive 5 preference points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is…

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

Details

When applying for initial employment with Utah state government, honorably discharged veterans receive 5 preference points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is greater) added to their passing exam score. Disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients receive 10 points or 10%. Spouses and surviving spouses receive the same points the qualifying veteran would receive.

Restrictions

Applies to state, county, municipal, and other local government hiring. Utah Code 71A-2-101.

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