Statistics

Decatur Personnel by the Numbers

Currently, the City of Decatur has 230 full time positions, 300 part-time and seasonal staff and 70 retirees. 

DEPARTMENT TOTAL FULLTIME POSITIONS FEMALE MALE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISPANIC WHITE ASIAN PART TIME
City Manager's Office  5  4 1  2   2 1 2**
Community & Economic Development  11  10 1  5 1 1   7**
Public Safety 99* 29  70 38   60 1 55**
Public Works 53* 5 42 38 1 3   12**
Design, Environment and Construction 20* 3 14 9 3 2   4**

Active Living

Children and Youth Services

26* 13 8 8   8   205**

 

* Vacant Position(s) 
** Part-time and seasonal positions 

Statistically Speaking: 

  • 33% of the City of Decatur's full time work force is Female 
  • 63% of the City of Decatur's full time work force is Male 
  • 51% of the City of Decatur's full time work force is African-American 
  • 1.9% of the City of Decatur's full time work force is Hispanic 
  • 39% of the City of Decatur's full time work force is White 
  • 1.5% of the City of Decatur's full time work force is Asian 

The City of Decatur is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status.

Nothing in the City of Decatur Personnel Rules and Regulations or any other documents or any practices is intended to create an implied right of action against the City on any theory of contract law, including a contract for employment services, or on any other basis. Any agreement to the contrary must be in writing, authorized by the City Commission and signed by the City Manager.