Opening on Civil Service Commission

The City of Bellevue is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Civil Service Commission. You can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, March 19.

The Civil Service Commission oversees the recruitment, selection and placement of firefighters and police officers below the level of chief. In addition, when a police officer or firefighter is suspended, demoted or discharged, they can request an investigation, in a public hearing, by the commission. 

The commission is made up of five Bellevue residents appointed by the city manager. Terms are six years, and no member can serve more than two consecutive full terms. The commission meets quarterly, the second Tuesday of January, April, July and October at 4 p.m.

Applicants must be residents of Bellevue. The City of Bellevue values diversity and encourages anyone interested to apply.

Application Options
People interested in applying may do so online. In addition to online submission, applications may be submitted by either of the options below:

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009-9012
Email: kroberts@bellevuewa.gov 

If additional information is desired about the role and responsibilities of this commission, please call Dianne Kendall, the commission’s staff liaison, at 425-452-5211.