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The Civil Service Department provides employment services for the City workforce including administering promotion systems for the Dallas Police and Fire Departments. Civil Service is committed to establishing a model merit system for our city and providing quality customer service to our internal and community stakeholders.


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Units

The Department is comprised of three divisions, each playing a critical role in protecting the merit system and ensuring equity in employment and promotion.

 
Recruiting & Examining

Advertises jobs to both current and prospective employees , cooperates with hiring managers to define minimum qualifications, evaluates applicants’ eligibility and more.

 
Test Validation

Develops and validates personnel selection tests for civilian and uniform positions, performs job analyses for testing purposes and more.

 
Administration

Plans Trial Board and Administrative Law Judge hearings, coordinates rehire eligibility appeals and analyzes and manages department budget .