The City of Carrollton is referred to as a "Civil Service" City as it consists of Police and Fire sworn personnel. The City adheres to the guidelines of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code.

• The Registration information for the Police Department or Fire Rescue will be posted on the City of Carrollton website, under Fire, Police and/or Workforce Services pages.

• The registration process consists of a registration form/packet and a completed online application.

• An entry-level examination is conducted at least annually to establish an eligibility list for Police Recruit and Fire Recruit positions depending upon the department's needs.

• The Police eligibility list consists of persons who successfully passed the entry examination, and is effective for a period of six months from the date on which the eligibility list is established or until the list has been exhausted, whichever comes first.

• The Fire eligibility list consists of persons who successfully passed the entry examination, and is effective for a period of one year from the date on which the eligibility list is established or until the list has been exhausted, whichever comes first.

• The Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission was established on October 28, 1973. 
  
  
• The City of Carrollton citizens voted to adopt fire fighters' and police officers' civil service law, Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. 

 Current Members

• Consists of 3 members appointed by the City Manager and affirmed by the City Council in accordance with State law.
  
  
• 2-year terms
  
  
• Civil Service Director: Samantha Dean, Workforce Services Director