Fire Department receives $700,000 from Congressman Bost to assist with funding of a new ladder truck: Funding for Ladder Truck; Winter Weather Preparedness Week is November 10-14, 2025.  Check out City of Effingham EMA and National Weather Service for helpful resources and tips to get ready for winter weather events.

Public safety jobs

Serve and protect your community in Effingham. We offer a state-of-the-art facility and generous benefits package.

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
  • 10 months 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
  • 2 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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