Kansas Department of Administration

How to Apply for Veteran's Preference

Applicants claiming veterans' preference for the first time must:

Submit a complete, legible copy of their discharge document (DD 214), showing enlisted and discharge dates, type of discharge, medals received, etc.

Please mail the copy of your DD 214, to:

Office of Personnel Services
915 SW Harrison Ave Suite 260
Docking State Office Building
Topeka, KS 6612

You can also attach your DD214 to your application profile when you apply for a job through the Careers Portal.

 

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