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Build your career with us at the VA Northern California Healthcare System.

You’ll become part of the nation’s largest health care team, earn great benefits, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Working with us is more than a career. It’s a way to show your passion for serving Veterans. We want to help you develop your unique talents as you work to improve the lives of Veterans and their families.

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For job-seeking Veterans

With Veterans’ Preference, you may receive preference over non-veteran applicants in the hiring process. Veterans' Preference can be used when applying to permanent and temporary positions in both the competitive and excepted service (of the executive branch).

If you’re a veteran, you may also be eligible for one of these special hiring authorities:

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Applications and forms you may need

Applying for a job can be confusing. Let us help you. 

We have different application forms depending on the position you’re interested in. Here are some commonly used forms to help you get started.

  • Download 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors
  • Download 10-2850A - Application for Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse
  • Download 10-2850C - Application for Associated Health Occupations
  • Download 10-2850D - Application for Health Professions Trainees
  • Download OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment form
  • Download SF 15 - Application for 10-point Veterans Preference

Contact us

Sacramento VA Medical Center
Human Resources
Building 707
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, California 95655
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT
Phone: 916-843-9415

Martinez VA Medical Center
Human Resources
Administration Building 21
Second floor
150 Muir Road
Martinez, California 94553
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT
Phone: 925-372-2120

VA police officer jobs

The VA Police are an armed, federal law enforcement and protective service entity that operates in and around the various Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, National Cemeteries and other VA facilities.

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