News & Updates
PSCSC Rules of Practice and Procedure Amended
On April 18, 2025, the Seattle Public Safety Civil Service Commission (“PSCSC”), acting under the authority of SMC 4.08.070, section A, amended the following Public Safety Civil Service Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure:
- Rule 2.13 REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS OR DECISIONS OF THE DIRECTOR
- Rule 8.07 ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION PENDING APPEAL
- Rule 9.09 PROMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- Rule 9.15 MILITARY PERSONNEL AND PROMOTIONAL EXAMS
- Rule 9.20 PREFERENCE FOR MULTILINGUAL CANDIDATES
The PSCSC made these amendments to reflect the transfer of the civil service exam unit from the Seattle Department of Human Resources to the Civil Service Department, as required by Ordinance 127127. The revisions also corrected some minor typographical and formatting errors. The revised PSCSC Rules of Practice and Procedure have been filed with the City Clerk and are in effect.
2024 CIV Annual Report
The 2024 Annual Report for the Civil Service Department (CIV) is now available, with 2024 highlights and regular work of both of Seattle's civil service commissions.
Firefighter entry-level exams to be held annually
After many years of administering entry-level fire fighter exams every two years, the PSCSC and SFD are pleased to announce that the test and register creation process will be held annually. Candidates who participated in the 2024 exam process must reapply and test in fall of 2025 to maintain eligibility beyond 2026. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reapply in the fall of 2025. More information about the upcoming application and timeline, as well as hiring and eligibility information, can be found in PSCSC Executive Director Andrea Scheele's March 10, 2025 memo.
Seattle Sees Surge in Police and Firefighter Applications
Seattle, WA – The City of Seattle’s Public Safety Civil Service Commission (PSCSC) is pleased to announce major public safety staffing achievements in 2024, with recordbreaking numbers of applications for the ranks of Firefighter and Police Officer. Thanks to the dedicated work of our staff, Seattle is experiencing an unprecedented increase in applications, which will support hiring and help stabilize Seattle’s public safety workforce.
Read more in the January 28, 2025 press release.
Record-Breaking: PSCSC Delivers SPD Largest List of Eligible Police Candidates Since 2019
Applications for Seattle Police Officer Jobs Tripled in May, June 2024
Seattle - On Friday, July 5, 2024, the City of Seattle’s Public Safety Civil Service Police Commission (PSCSC) published its largest police officer eligibility list since 2019. The list of 205 candidates who passed the civil service exam has been sent to the Seattle Police Department (SPD) for additional pre-employment screening steps and potential hire.
Read more in the July 12, 2024 press release.
PSCSC staff publishes due diligence report regarding police officer exams and vendors
Key findings and recommendations are available in the June 17, 2024 report.