Application & Selection Process

Step 1: Civil Service Testing Applications

Applications may be obtained online, or from the Human Resources Department:

• City Hall
  Room 233
  435 Hamilton Street
  Allentown, PA 18101
  (610) 437-7523

Applications for Civil Service Testing will open from Monday March 2, 2020
at 8:00 am until Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 4:30pm.

Step 2: Agility Test

Testing will be held during June 15-19, 2020. Test information, such as time and location, will be mailed to all qualified applicants.

Agility Test Requirements:

• Vertical Jump: 15.5 inches
• Sit Ups: 30 Repetitions
• 300 Meter Run: 66 seconds
• Push-Ups: 25 Repetitions
• Run: 1.5 mile within 15.54 minutes

Step 3: Written Exam

Applicants who successfully pass the agility test will be required to take a written exam on June 27, 2020, Time and location to be announced.

Step 4: Placement

Applicants who successfully pass the written test will be contacted with their score and their placement on the eligibility list. Veteran’s Preference points will be included.

Step 5: Conditional Offer and Background Process

After an applicant has been selected from the sliding band, he or she will receive a conditional offer of employment and then be contacted by a background investigator. The candidate will be required to complete an in-depth questionnaire and be given a polygraph test.

For additional information, please refer to the Civil Service Board page.

**Information on this page is subject to change.