The City Council is proposing revisions to the City's tax structure, which will reduce the tax burden on Effingham's residents. See how: Reducing Your Tax Burden

Fire and Police Commission

Members

  • Dave Storm – Chairman
  • Rick Manford
  • Dave Mahon
  • Jane Kemper – Secretary to board

For more information about Fire and Police Commission, please contact Jane at jkemper@effinghamil.com or call 217-342-5300, extension 5308.

Meeting schedule

Meetings are held quarterly and when necessary.

City Hall
201 E. Jefferson Avenue
Effingham, IL 62401

Entry level firefighter eligibility list testing

No applications for Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List Testing are being accepted at this time

The current Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List is in effect until October 28, 2026.  Firefighters are hired from the established eligibility list when vacancies occur.

Please check back in the summer of 2026 when applications will be accepted to test for the next eligibility list.

If you have questions, please contact Jane Kemper, Secretary to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners at jkemper@effinghamil.com or call 217-342-5300 extension 5308 Monday thru Friday. Jane will assist you with the application process.

Entry level police new hire eligibility list testing

Applications for Entry Level Police New Hire Eligibility List Testing are being accepted at this time. Deadline for submission October 3, 2025 at 11:00 am.

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners hires from an established two-year eligibility list.

The current list is effective until November of 2025.

Please download the application packet and submit to Jane Kemper or contact Jane for help in obtaining the application packet. Jane will assist you with the application process.

Entry Level Police Packet

Police New Hire Experienced Officer Eligibility List

Experienced Police Officer Eligibility List Testing-Contact Police Chief Davis at Effingham Police Department for more information.

The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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