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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Commission Meetings

See the Civil Service Commission meeting calendar and get information on upcoming meetings.

Commission Rules

Learn about the Civil Service Commission rules and updates to rules.

Disciplinary Appeals

Learn about the disciplinary appeals process and browse our case library.

Job Postings

Find job postings, application information, and apply for a job online.

Promotional Fire Tests

View the schedule of promotional Fire Department tests.

Promotional Police Tests

View the schedule of promotional Police Department tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common Civil Service Commission related questions.

Contact Us

Find contact information for the Civil Service Commission Employees including location, office hours, and other related contacts.

CSC Community Connect

Learn about how the Civil Service Commission is connecting with the community, our partners, and stakeholders. These connections lead to improved outcomes.