City Hall will be closed for the following holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 31st; Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!

Police job opportunities

Effingham Police Department is composed of Officers, dispatchers and civilians who work together to enforce laws and care for their Effingham neighbors, businesses, and visitors.

Every member of our department is here to:

  • Promote the safety and well-being of our Effingham neighbors
  • Improve the quality of life we enjoy within the City of Effingham

Learn more about your future colleagues, the benefits of working for Effingham PD, and the community we serve.

Types of employment

  • Experienced Police Officer
  • Entry level Police Officer
  • Full and part time Dispatcher
  • Civilian support staff
Employees of the police department in front of the police station

Get help

Office hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Emergency response:
24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year
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