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Prior State Service & Employment Verification

Human Resources offers assistance with the processing of Prior State Service and Employment Verification requests.

The following guidance is provided:

State Service

State service, also referred to as service or lifetime service credit, is the credit received for the period in which an employee:

  • Serves as a full-time, part-time or temporary state employee or otherwise serves as an employee of the state.
  • Serves as a member of the legislature.
  • Holds a statewide office that is normally filled by the vote of the people.
  • Serves as an academic employee of a state institution of higher education.

Procedures & forms relevant to state service are available through the links given below:

Requesting Prior State Service

All employees requesting Prior Service Verification must complete the Prior Service Verification Form (PDF). This form is provided to employees during New Employee Orientation.

Once completed, the employee is responsible for forwarding the Prior Service Verification Form directly to the appropriate state agency(ies) for completion and verification of prior state service.

Upon receipt of all verification responses, the employee must provide the documentation to the Employment Team. The Employment Team will then issue a verification letter to both Payroll and the employee confirming the employee’s state service. Any eligibility for Benefit Replacement Pay (BRP) adjustments or longevity back pay will be noted in the letter.

Employment Verifications

Listed below are the various types of Employment Verification that can be done and the responsible individuals/departments that you can direct your requests using the contact information below.