Test Development and Validation Division

Merit-Based Testing

The Test Development and Validation Division futhers the mission of the Civil Service Deparment by creating valid entrance and promotional examinations that uphold legal and professional selection standards.

This study guide is geared towards current employees preparing to take public-safety examinations.  The Department of Civil Service hopes that this guide will help candidates prepare for their exams more effectively.

Candidate Study Guide

NOTE: For developing this study guide, the Department of Civil Service interviewed top performers from previous Fire and Police promotional exams.

For HR personnel and Appointing Authorities, Civil Service has created this structured interview guide. It can be used to help departments select candidates from the Civil Service eligible list.

The Department of Civil Service takes utmost care in developing its examinations.  Before embarking on a labor-intensive journey of developing a promotional or entry level exam for any position within the City, we take specifics steps.  The purpose of this document is to inform the reader of this process.

Promotional Test Development Protocol

 

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