Civil Service Commission

Welcome to the Denver Civil Service Commission. Established in 1904, we are an independent agency dedicated to ensuring fair, transparent, and merit-based processes for hiring and promoting Denver’s public safety personnel, including police officers and firefighters. We are governed by the Board of Commissioners and operate under the City Charter and Commission rules. Explore our site for information on applications, testing schedules, public meetings, and more.

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CSC Community Connect

Invitation for CCD Civil Service Commission community event in November of 2025

CSC Commissioner Meet & Greet

November 12, 2025

4:00pm - 5:00pm

3350 Hudson St., Denver, CO 80207

CSC Connect Virtual Info Session Invitation. May 28th, 2025 from 4 to 5pm. Learn more about the polygraph exam and job suitability assessment administered in the hiring process for Denver Police, Fire, and EMT.

CSC Virtual Info Session

May 28, 2025

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

CSC Entry-Level Recruitment

The below report provides insights into the Civil Service Commission's recruitment activity in Q1 of 2026 (January-March). Specifically, demographic data on entry-level candidates for Denver Police with regard to attrition and overall year-to-date applications received are displayed (Note: There was no activity for the Firefighter or EMT positions in Q1.).