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 charts provide insights into the Civil Service Commission's recruitment activity in Q3 of 2025 (July-September). Specifically, demographic data on entry-level candidates for Denver Police, Fire, and EMT with regard to attrition and overall year-to-date applications received. Tip: Hover your mouse over different components in each graphic to get additional insights on the data.