Preferences. — Guam Code § 4104
Guam Code § 4104 — Preferences.. Reproduced from the official Guam Code Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 4104. Preferences.
(a) [No text]
(1) No preference shall be given in the government service, except that residents of Guam
(A) who are physically or mentally impaired, but are physically and mentally able to perform
efficiently and safely the duties of the job being applied for as certified by the Director of Public
Health and Social Services, or
(B) who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, or
(C) who are former members of the Guam Police Combat Patrol, as certified by the Chief of
Police, or
(D) graduates of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Academy operated
pursuant to 17 GCA § 32201, as enacted by P.L. 24-331, with respect to employment in those
positions identified in 17 GCA § 32301(b), as enacted by P.L. 24-331,
shall receive a preferential credit of five (5) points, which shall be added to their competitive examination
score, and
(2) such veterans or former members who are disabled as a result of their service in the Armed
Forces or Combat Patrol, shall receive a preferential credit of ten (10) points which shall be added to
their passing score.
(3) In addition, if two (2) applicants for government service are equally qualified for the position
to be filled, and one (1) is a beneficiary of a preference pursuant to this Subsection, while the other is
not, the former shall be given the first offer of position.
(b) The points added to an applicant’s passing score shall be added upon if the applicant receives a
minimum passing score or higher upon initial employment only.
(c) Proof of Eligibility for Veterans Preference Credit.
(1) Persons claiming veterans status must submit their DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 2 (Military Identification Card), Certificate of
Service, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Veterans Identification Card, or other official
verification from the Department of Defense (DOD).
(2) A person must have completed at least one hundred eighty (180) cumulative days of service
in the Armed Forces of the United States, and must have received other than a dishonorable discharge
from such service to be eligible for veterans preference.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Guam Code Annotated § 4104
- Jurisdiction: Guam
- Code: Guam Code Annotated
- Subject: Preferences.
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