The Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan is in final draft, and available for your review. To view the Plan, please go to: Comprehensive Plan ;  Did you experience the Fire Department's Santa Run?  We'd like to have your feedback and ideas on how to improve it!: Santa Run Community Survey.

Public safety jobs

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We are not currently accepting applications for full-time firefighters or police officers. Get notified when we have job openings.

Job openings

Paid-On-Call Firefighter – part time (continuous posting)

  • Fire
  • 1 year ago

The City of Effingham Fire Department is seeking candidates to serve as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter. This position is part-time, with a starting wage of $19.32 per hour. Increases to $19.82 after six (6) months of service. Fringe benefits are not offered with this position, with the exception of paid leave. Duties: • Performs rescue, fire...

Lateral Transfer Police Officer and Part-Time Police Officer (continuous posting)

  • Police
  • City of Effingham - Police Department
  • 3 years ago

Applications for Lateral Transfer Police Officer and Part-Time Police Officer are accepted on a continuous basis from experienced police officers, only. For questions or more information, contact Chief Kurt Davis at (217) 347-0774 x 5343 or email Chief Davis. The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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