Educational Achievement

5) Educational Achievement (0-20)

Two screening points are awarded for every increment of 15 college level semester hours, or equivalent thereof, up to a maximum of sixteen (16) points. In addition, one (1) point will be awarded for an Associate Degree, two (2) points will be awarded for a Bachelor Degree, and four (4) points will be awarded for a Master's Degree. Documentation such as college transcripts, or diploma is required for awarding points.

6) Work Experience (0-20)

Screening points are awarded for law enforcement, security, and corrections experience completed in good standing. One point is awarded for each documented one-year period, three (3) points for two years documented experience, and five (5) points for three or more years of documented experience.

Points may also be awarded for employment in jobs not directly related to law enforcement, security, or corrections. The factors of job stability, supervisory experience and promotions will be assessed, not to exceed five (5) points each for a maximum of fifteen (15) points.

7) Military Service (0-10)

Points are awarded to any armed forces veteran, receiving discharges of Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions. Documentation of Military Service is based on a review of all Certificates of Military Release of Discharge. To be eligible for military points, and in order to be considered for employment, an applicant must produce the long versions of all Military Discharges. The long version shall indicate years of service, character of service, and type of discharge. Military points are awarded as indicated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Non-Security Experience: Five (5) points for job stability if in the military for a period of three (3) years or longer; five (5) points for promotion if DD-214 reflects a rank of E-3 or above; and five (5) points for supervisory experience if applicant supervised at least one (1) person for a period of at least six (6) months.