In recognition of prior government service, or in acknowledgment of continued education, points may be added to a candidate's examination score as follows:
(A) For honorable service in any of the uniformed armed services of the United States, points shall be added to the candidate's examination score as follows: (a) three points for at least one and up to two full years of service; (b) four points for three full years of service; and (c) five points for four full years of service or more. In order to obtain these preference points, candidates must present evidence of military service with a Department of Defense Form 214 at the time of examination, along with evidence of discharge under honorable conditions. No preference points will be granted for Armed Forces Reserve or National Guard Service other than active duty.
(B) (1) For completion of a college curriculum from any accredited college or university, points shall be added to the candidate's examination score as follows:
Quarter hours (or semester hour equivalent) | Points |
Quarter hours (or semester hour equivalent) | Points |
45 | 3 |
60 | 3.5 |
90 | 4 |
115 | 4.5 |
135 | 5 |
160 | 5.5 |
180 | 6 |
(2) To obtain these education preference points, candidates must present evidence of a college transcript or most recent grade report at the time of the examination. Moreover, candidates must be able to demonstrate that the curriculum in which they participated has some relevance to the position for which they are competing.
(C) All candidates must obtain the minimum passing grade on any village examination before any preference points will be added. No candidate may obtain more than eight preference points as a result of an combination of education and military service.
(Ord. 2005-13, passed 12-20-05; Am. Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-17-19)