Exams & Registers

The development and administration of exams is a critical component to ensuring that police officers and firefighters are qualified to do the work of the rank they are seeking. The PSCSC oversees 13 different exams for entry level (police officer and firefighter) and promotional ranks, all of which are tailored to the technical needs and the organizational values of the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department.  Our Exams staff strives to administer exams that are equitable, compliant, and transparent. See our Exams web page for more information about public safety civil service exams.
 
In addition to overseeing the development and administration of exams, the PSCSC oversees the creation of registers for qualified candidates from which the police and fire chief consider for hire and promotion. See our Registers web page for more information about public safety civil service registers.