Learn about Job Assessments & Testing

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Supervisor Assessment No Longer Required in Hiring
Beginning Friday, April 1, 2022, the city will no longer require the supervisor assessment for first-line supervisor job applicants. Candidates’ past assessment scores will not be considered on future applications. Starting Friday, April 1, 2022, while no longer a requirement, hiring managers may choose to use the supervisor assessment as an optional tool to help assess candidates’ strengths. Refer to the Candidate Q&A(PDF, 86KB) for more information.

The city strives to hire and promote the most qualified candidates for the jobs that we perform to serve the residents of Denver. Some positions with the city require the completion of an online assessment or test as part of the recruitment process. Assessments and tests provide objective data on how likely a candidate is to be successful in a particular role compared to other candidates without the influence of unconscious bias, creating an even playing ground for everyone to be able to demonstrate their potential in the same way. If an assessment or test is required for the position, you will be notified via email.

Safe Sender Lists. All communications regarding assessments will come from AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org. Please make sure to check your email spam and junk folders for our communications. Also, add AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org to your safe senders list to ensure you receive our emails.

Contact us. Please see below for information and resources about our assessments and tests. If you have further questions, please read our FAQ document(PDF, 174KB). If you have additional questions after reading the information provided or if you require an accommodation based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org. 

Resources

Online Assessment Resources

Security Specialist Testing

Performance Assessment Resources

Sheriff & Dispatcher Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

I did not receive the assessment email. What should I do?

Check your junk or spam folder. The email will come from AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org. We recommend you add AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org to your “safe sender” list in your email account. If you do not receive the email within 30 minutes of applying, please contact us at AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org

I am having technical issues with my assessment/test. Who do I contact?

If you experience any technical difficulties accessing or taking the tests, please contact SHL by submitting an online request for assistance. To submit an online request, please copy and paste https://support.shl.com/candidate into your internet browser. You will then need to select the issue you need assistance with and submit an assistance request form.

I applied to several positions. Do I have to take the assessment for each one?

You must click on the link you are sent for each application. If you have completed the required assessment within 180 calendar days you will receive a message stating that we already have your results and you will be redirected to the Denvergov.org assessment webpage. If you need to complete the test or assessment you will receive instructions and begin the assessment.

How long do I have to complete the assessment/test?

You will have five (5) calendar days to complete the assessment/test. This five days includes the day you are sent the link. After five days the link will deactivate.

How do I know if I passed the assessment/test?

You will receive an email notifying you whether you passed the assessment or test shortly after completing it.

My question is not listed here. What do I do?

Please view our FAQ document(PDF, 174KB) (PDF). If you still have questions after viewing the document, please email us.

More Information

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Performance Testing

Technical Assistance

For Online Assessment Technical Assistance 
If you experience any technical difficulties accessing or taking the tests, please contact SHL by submitting an online request for assistance. To submit an online request, please copy and paste https://support.shl.com/candidate into your internet browser. You will then need to select the issue you need assistance with and submit an assistance request form. You may also call SHL for support 800.899.7451 (option 1).

 

For Assistance with ADA Accommodation Requests for Assessments
Email us

 

To Find Out About a Specific Recruitment or Posting 
Email, login to our system, or call us at 720-913-5615 

Contact

Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition
Webb Municipal Office Building
201 West Colfax Avenue
1st Floor - Human Resources Reception
Denver, CO 80202
720-913-JOBS (5627)
jobs@denvergov.org

 

Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Department of Safety Applicant Inquiries 
720-865-8830
workfordos@denvergov.org

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