The City’s Lake Patrol is responsible for enforcing Chapter 66 codes for the Regulations of Lake Decatur and ensuring boater safety on the water. The Lake Section supports large, free public events held in Nelson Park and Lake Decatur each year including the Fourth of July Celebration.

The City of Decatur is hiring for Lake Patrol Person positions, and this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in public safety, teamwork, and community service—all while working on the water!.

Regulation of dock permits, boat registrations, and duck blinds are found in City Code Chapter 66 (PDF), 66.1 - Boating (PDF), and 66.2 - Docks (PDF) and enforced by Lake Services through the Lake Patrol.

Directions Physical Address: View Map 1101 S Lake Front Road Decatur, IL 62521 Mailing Address: Decatur, IL 62523

Enforce no-wake zones, horsepower limits, boating permits, and other lake regulations. Inspect boats and equipment, sell permits, collect fees, and patrol lake events.

Jan 29, 2025 · As a Lake Patrol Person for the City of Decatur, you’ll gain hands-on experience in: *Public safety and emergency response *Leadership and teamwork *Community service

The City of Decatur is hiring for Lake Patrol Person positions, and this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in public safety, teamwork, and community service-all while working on the water!

Meet the 2024 Decatur Lake Patrol team! They are responsible for keeping our boaters and the public safe on Lake Decatur. Most of them start around Memorial Day and then head back to college in August, while some stay on through Labor Day. We hope you enjoy getting to …

Provides courtesy patrolling on the Lake Decatur reservoir and in the Lake Decatur public areas. Maintains certain safety items such as "no wake" buoys, buoys near the spillway and various information signs on and around the reservoir.

Jan 29, 2025 · This seasonal role focuses on enforcing boating safety laws and regulations for recreational facilities and watershed management in the municipal lake area. Responsibilities include assisting in emergencies, performing light maintenance on docks and facilities, and supervising lake activities.