Welcome to the Veterans' Preference page, brought to you by the Office of Human Resources at Florida State University (FSU). We are very thankful for your service, and we are pleased that you are considering employment at FSU.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
FSU is committed to honoring the preference given by Florida law to U.S. Veterans, and the spouses and family members of Veterans, in appointment and retention in employment. We encourage eligible persons to apply for any open, qualified positions and pledge to comply with Veterans' preference guidelines when filling these positions.
The Veterans Alliance arrowhead is the proud symbol of Florida State University's campus-wide commitment to become a national beacon of veteran support and success. We invite you to view our current openings, utilize the available resources, and consider Human Resources a partner in your job search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under Florida law, Veterans' Preference at FSU is applicable to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.
FSU uses a non-points based system; therefore, if an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the USPS position, preference is given at every step in the selection process. At the first step, the eligible applicant who meets the qualifications, is shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans' Preference is not a guarantee of a job, as the final choice is based upon who the decision maker believes is the most qualified.
Refer to 295.07, Florida Statutes.
If one of the categories above is applicable to you, complete the following before midnight of the position closing date in order to claim Veterans' Preference:
- Apply for an USPS position;
- Attach the Required Documentation to support your claim with each application you submit;
- A Veteran must be discharged with nothing less than an Honorable discharge as indicated on the DD214 or equivalent documentation; and
- Answer "Yes" to the following question on each application you submit: "Are you claiming Veterans' Preference?"
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Visit the Student Veterans Center page for information pertaining to Student Veteran Benefits.
- FSU Office of Human Resources
- Chart for documentation required to claim preference
- FSU Career Center
- FSU Student Veterans Center
- Career Source Capital Region - Veterans page
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs - Employment Resources
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs - Veterans' Preference FAQs
- Section 295.07, Florida Statutes
- Chapter 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code
If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact HR-Employment & Recruitment Services at veteran-jobs@fsu.edu or (850)-644-6034.
