- Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan public focus group: Thursday, January 30 @ 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. For the agenda and more information: Public Focus Group Info. We hope you will attend and share your ideas and questions!

Police Internship Program

The Effingham Police Department has developed an unpaid internship program for students enrolled in criminal justice programs at local universities and colleges.

Students participating in the internship program are afforded the opportunity to work next to members of the Effingham Police Department.  The Effingham Police Department is interested in motivated and self-directed individuals who are considering a career in the field of law enforcement.

Interns will experience a variety of job duties to include:

  • Uniform Patrol and  K-9 Patrol
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Telecommunicators / 911 Communications
  • Data Entry

Get information

Jason McFarland
Chief

(217) 347-0774 extension 5331
110 South 3rd Street
Effingham, IL 62401
Office hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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