San Joaquin County Merit System Veteran's Preference
Five percent of the total rating is added to a passing entrance examination score for an honorably discharged veteran of a listed war, the Gulf War period from August 2, 1990 on, or a medal expedition, and for the veteran's unmarried surviving spouse. A veteran rated 10% or more gets ten percent, except on Sheriff's Department examinations.
Also called: county job, veterans preference, merit system, 2-5010, 5 percent, 10 percent, Sheriff, widow.
San Joaquin County Ordinance Code section 2-5010 credits a veteran's preference to honorably discharged veterans, and the unmarried widows and widowers of veterans, who served in one of these periods: April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918; September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946; June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955; August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975; the Persian Gulf War from August 2, 1990 to a date to be fixed by proclamation or law; or any expedition for which a medal was authorized.
How much. Five percent of the total rating received on the examination, added only to passing ratings on entrance examinations. A disabled veteran with a current rating of 10% or more gets ten percent instead, but the ten percent does not apply to entrance examinations for the Sheriff's Department, where a disabled veteran gets five.
Which service counts. No proclamation or law has yet ended the Persian Gulf War period, so any service from August 2, 1990 counts. Service between May 8, 1975 and August 1, 1990 counts only with an expeditionary or campaign medal. The section asks for an honorable discharge, so a general discharge under honorable conditions should be raised with Human Resources before the deadline.
Thresholds
Thresholds for San Joaquin County Merit System Veteran's Preference
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Rule
10% for the larger preference
Five percent needs wartime or expedition service and an honorable discharge. Ten percent needs a current rating of 10% or more, except on Sheriff examinations.
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Disclaimer
VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.