2/22/2018
DeSoto County
Board
of
County
Commissioners
Your
Name:_
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
CLAIM Check box if N/A
In order to receive Veterans’ Preference, documentation a (DD-214) substantiating your claim must be furnished with this application.
Check the appropriate answer and attach the required documentation if you are claiming Veterans’ Preference.
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____ Disabled Veterans who have served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently have an existing
service-connected disability which is compensable under public laws administered by the DVA or are receiving
compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the
Department of Defense.
_____ The spouse of a Veteran: a.) who has a total and permanent service-connected disability and who, because of this
disability, cannot qualify for employment; or b) Who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or
detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
_____ A Veteran of any war, who has served at least one day during that war time period as defined in subsection 1.01
(14) or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for
eligibility under this paragraph.
_____ The unremarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability.
_____ The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military
service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense.
_____ A Veteran as defined in section 1.01m (14) Florida Statutes. “Active Duty for Training” may not be allowed under this
paragraph. The term “veteran” is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and
who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge
under honorable conditions.
_____ A current member of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard.
Note: If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected, he/she may file a complaint with the: Florida Department of Veterans' fairs Division
n of Benefits and Assistance - Veterans' Preference Post Office Box 31003 St. Petersburg, FL 33731. While the DVA stands ready to assist preference-eligible applicants
who are seeking public employment opportunities, Chapter 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), requires the department to accept only those complaints for positions
that have been filled and the petit ion filed in a timely manner. Any applicant seeking veterans’ preference in employment in the state of Florida who is not selected for the
job and is so notified must file the co pliant with the DVA against the agency or political subdivision within twenty- one calendar days from the date the hiring decision is
received or within three months of the date the application is filed with h the employer if no notice is given.
CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION – A CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION SCREENING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE TOP
APPLICANT
. IF YOUR ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW DO NOT ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY REFLECT YOUR CRIMINAL
HISTORY
, YOU MAY BE ELIM INATED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THE VACANCY.
If you are not sure or cannot remember what happened in a criminal case(s), contact the appropriate county, state, or federal agency so that you can
report accurate information on your criminal history. A “Yes” answer to any question(s) will not automatically bar you from employment. The nature,
job- relatedness, severity and date of the offense(s) in relation to the duties of the position for which you are applying are considered.
1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a first-degree misdemeanor?
2. Have you ever had the adjudication of guilt withheld for a felony or first-degree misdemeanor?
Yes No
Yes No
If you answered “Yes” to one of the above questions and have a conviction or adjudication of guilt withheld, please
complete the following information regarding each and every felony and/or first degree misdemeanor:
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HARGE DATE OF DISPOSITION COUNTY/STATE
CERTIFICATION
I understand that omissions, falsifications, misstatements, or misrepresentations of the information provided by me may disqualify me for
employment consideration and, if I am hired, may be grounds for termination at a later date. I understand that any information I provide
may be investigated as allowed by law. I consent to the release of information about my ability, employment history, and fitness for
employment by employers, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other individuals and organization to investigators, personnel staff, and
other authorized employees of the County government for employment purposes. This consent shall continue to be effective during my
employment if I am hired. I understand that applications are submitted for County employment are public records except as noted in the
previous section. I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief that all of the statements contained herein and on any attachments are
true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I further understand that if I am selected to fill a safety-sensitive position, I will be required
to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test prior to appointment.
Signature: Date: