# Merit Board R 4206 261111


**Body:** Knoxville Community Media
**Date:** November 11, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety


The Knoxville Civil Service Board met on November 11, 2026. Staff reported that the Oracle Cloud transition was operating smoothly, recruitment and testing for police captain, lieutenant, and sergeant positions was underway, and a finance budget report was available but not fully updated. HR also reported on recruit training, recent hires, and work to assess employee training needs; the board was advised that three grievances were pending.

The board considered the Knoxville Fire Department’s request to exempt its permanent, full-time fire marshal position from civil service so the department could recruit externally and establish a deputy-director-level role focused on community risk reduction. The request was put to a vote and approved. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

**Source:** Knoxville Community Media