• City of Paris, Illinois
  • Saturday, September 12, 2026

Now Hiring

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners ‘for the City of Paris is testing for the establishment of an eligibility list for law enforcement officers for the Paris Police
Department. Certified law enforcement officers are eligible to receive a $6,500 sign-on bonus (with 3 years experience).
 
Candidates interested in a law enforcement career should complete an application packet, or available at City Hall, 206 South Central Avenue, Paris, IL. 
Out-of-state residents are welcome to apply.
This position is accompanied with an attractive benefit package including:
  1. Term life insurance
  2. Group health insurance
  3. Holiday & vacation time
  4. Sick days
  5. Personal days
  6. Retirement
  7. Up to 28 days off paid after first year of employment while working 12-hour shifts.
  8. Following one year of service, a take home squad car is provided
Distance residency may apply. Successful candidates much be 21 years of age prior to appointment and possess a valid Illinois driver’s license. In addition, successful candidates must pass a physical agility test, a written test. an oral interview, a psychological examination, a background check, polygraph test and a physical examination.
 
Deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m. October 2, 2026, City Hall, 206 South Central Avenue, Paris, IL, 61944. Testing begins at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Allen Football Field located on Buena Vista Street.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer

Now Hiring

We are hiring for Telecommunication Operators! Telecommunicators should have the ability to exercise sound judgment, remain calm under pressure, make decisions without direct supervision, possess excellent verbal skills when dealing with the general public, be able to organize while handling multiple tasks, and convey proficient written skills.

Responsibilities include but not limited too; answering emergent and non-emergent calls from the public, as well as 911, and dispatching those calls to the officers. Monitoring Paris Police Department and EMS radio channels. Entering and maintaining department dispatch logs, reports, citations, etc.

Community Involvement

  • Shop With A Cop since 1992
  • PERK Mentoring Program
  • Bicycle Safety Rodeo
  • Cops ‘n Bobbers Fishing Day
  • National Read a Book Day
  • K-9 Presentations at Schools
  • Handcuffs vs Hoses Charity Basketball Games
  • Financial Identity Theft/Scam Presentations
  • Youth Presentations Throughout the Community
  • National Wild Turkey Federation-Jake’s Outing
  • Local Business Safety & Security Presentations
  • Sponsor of Multiple Youth Events Throughout Edgar County
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Address

213 West Washington Steet
Paris, IL 61944

Contact

Phone: 217-465-6351
For Emergencies Dial 911