AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. INFORMATION SHEET FOR VETERANS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. AS AN ASSISTANT VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER WITH. THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Basic Eligibility Requirements. Assistant Veteran Service Officers. must be. residents and qualified voters in the State of Alabama and. must have been honorably discharged. after serving at least 60 days on active duty in the armed forces of the United States. Applic...