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Civil Service

Veterans receive preference for open competitive civil service exams, receive extra points for promotional exams, and are go to the top of the registry for labor service.

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    Information from the Human Resource Division about claiming veterans' status and preference, disabled veterans' status and preference, and requesting Vietnam Era veteran certification.

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    The Boston Police Department encourages veterans to apply for jobs.

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