The City’s Municipal Electrical Aggregate will end in December, 2025. During this year’s bidding process, the City was unable to secure through the aggregate process a lower rate than Ameren. Residents on the City’s aggregate will automatically return to Ameren at a lower rate.  You still have the option to choose an electrical supplier other than Ameren, within two months, although Ameren will remain your provider.

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What are the current contract opportunities with the City?

City departments post bid notices and requests for proposals online. This includes City construction projects, professional services, procurement, and more. We also post bid tabulations that show the companies that bid and the amount proposed.

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Bid notices and tabulations

Find open contract opportunities to perform work with the City of Effingham. This includes requests for proposals and qualifications, purchasing and procurement opportunities, and notices of auctions of excess City equipment and property. You can also review bid tabulations to see who responded to past bids and the cost of their proposals.

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

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

Job application

Use this application to apply for a job at the City of Effingham. If you prefer, you can download the job application and fill it out by hand.   Explore job openings.   Please note that "See Resume" is not an acceptable response.

Thank a dispatcher

Dispatchers are the "1st" First Responders, even though you may never see their face.  They are the calm voice on the other end of the phone when you're having your worst day. If you had a great experience with an Effingham Police Dispatcher, we want to hear about it! You can send a thank you...

Reserve dates for a fundraiser on City streets

Contact us to reserve your dates, times, and locations Before starting the process, we need to confirm that the dates and times you want to hold your fundraiser are available at the intersections you want. Please indicate your preference for dates, times (7:00 a.m. - 1 hour before dusk), and locations: Submit the form below...

How do we pay for the services?

All compensation is paid by the applicant directly to the officers who provide the services. The Effingham Police Department will not be responsible for compensation or benefits for any outside employment by an Effingham Police Officer.

How do I request off-duty police services?

Submit a written request to the Police Chief in advance and specify: Requested dates and times Type of service or services needed Number of officers needed per date/time slot Enter into an indemnification agreement prior to approval

Who can request off-duty police services?

Private organizations Businesses Private entities Individuals

How can I get my requested records faster?

Knowing certain details of information you want helps tremendously. If at all possible, include the following in any requests: Police report reference numbers Time of incident Date of incident Location of incident (including apartment numbers) Names of involved persons Telephone numbers of the involved persons Any other pertinent details of the incident

How soon will I receive what I requested?

Once your request has been processed, you will receive a written response in five (5) business days, unless: The Police Department extends the time for a response by an additional five business days for a reason allowed by FOIA The Police Department and requestor agree to an extension in writing It is a commercial request...

How do I make a Police Freedom of Information request?

Anyone wishing to view or obtain copies of Effingham Police Department records should submit a request in writing to the Records Division online, by email, in person, by mail, or fax to 217-342-5345.

Who can file a FOIA request?

Anyone can file a FOIA request, acting individually or as a group. Individuals Organizations Businesses Corporations Partnerships Firms Associations

What is the purpose of FOIA?

FOIA ensures the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. The purpose...

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Boards and Commissions

The boards and commissions of the City of Effingham are mostly comprised of volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor and the City Council. All meetings are open to the public; however, all or part of a meeting may be held in closed session (no public allowed) if the item being discussed is within the guidelines...

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