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Civil Service Commission

The Denver Civil Service Commission was established in 1904. We are an independent agency overseen by a Board of Commissioners and governed by the City Charter and Commission rules.

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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.

Lateral Firefighter

Learn how to become a lateral firefighter.

Promotional Fire Tests

View the schedule of promotional Fire Department tests.

Lateral Police Officer

Learn how to become a lateral police officer.

Promotional Police Tests

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About Us

Learn about the Civil Service Commission and our committee members.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Contact Us

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Contact Us

Denver Post Building
101 W Colfax Ave., 7th Floor
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 720-913-3370
Fax: 720-913-3373

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All visitors to the Denver POST Building are required to check-in at the Security Desk.

Mailing address:

Denver Civil Service Commission
201 W. Colfax Ave Dept. 1208
Denver, CO 80202