Department of Justice Employer Reviews

It's a great place to work. There are plenty of opportunities to advance and even move horizontally. Pay is less than working in the private sector.

If you are looking for a opportunity where yo can work flexible, check out the intern program in the governement. Great way to start of a career.

A great job to work at, I am just looking to get closer to home.

Work day can be very interesting at times, you just never know what can be in stored. Learned so much about working with people from all different walks of life. Management is the achilles tendon in the Criminal Division. The hardest part of the job was not being acknowledge or receiving the credit due for ones hard work. I think the part of loved the – more... most was getting to know all my co-workers. – less

Worked at the Department of Justice for years with the intention of being developed further within the ranks of the department.

However, Puerto Rico is highly politically motivated and oriented towards changes in its governmental structures in general election years. The changes made by the newly elected governor in 2008 caused the loss of 30,000 jobs – more... in the public sector. I was one of the affected professionals, who had to actually re-invent themselves to survive in a country with high unemployment, more so for public servants like myself. – less

This position was a Modern Day Slavery, Paper Driven position. The contract I was employed by wasn't flexible at all. They didn't have NO work/Life balance. The compensation was below the avarage scale for a manager's position. They did not provide the tools necessary to perform the job.

Watching and learning of what it takes to keep civil society, civil. It takes hard work, appreciation for compromise, the law, mercy, and for the most heinous, greedy, brutal, cunning, and knowing the difference between whats right and fair, and whats wrong and corrupt. Learning that people abuse the system, and the system can be broken, but can be – more... fixed on by good people. I had great mentors. – less

Working for the Department of Justice has been a grat experience. I have learned a lot. The only problem has been that, although I have asked for it, I have not been given the chance to transfer to other divisions in order to continue the learning process.

A wonderful place to work with warm and welcoming people. It allowed me to have a first taste of working in the legal field and provided me with the basic research and processing skills to be a successful legal assistant.

Great co-workers and working environment. A typical day would be high paced, answering a lot of calls. The most beautiful view to the ocean.

Currently a disabled Veteran. Typical day of work varied. I have learned to work with various cultures and backgrounds. Co-workers were great. Hardest part of the job varied. Enjoyed my jobs.

I strive in the area of Security maintaining a safe enviroment for the Staff assigned. I also strive in training staff on a daity basis, I feel training is a very important tool for staff. I have trainied new staff hired on a daily basis. I believe in communicating with my staff on a daily basis. I review their work and will always reward them for a – more... job well done. I expect my staff to be open with me trust goes a long way, both ways. – less

As a Federal Agency, this location is always exciting, because it is in a Prison environment. Along with 'never a dull moment', I have had the chance to work with top notch hard working people struggling to stay on top of the newest hardware and software advances. The prison environment includes factories that are all automated with networks I have – more... had the pleasure to build. – less

I had a lot of fun and learned so much working here. I would be more than happy to go back and for work for this sections again.

atomosphere pleasant, morale from managers and co workers outstanding

atomosphere pleasant, morale from managers and co workers outstanding

This was a busy position. I was back and forth inputting and withdrawing filings at court.

Government job, good pay and benefits, work can be dangerous must be aware of all your situations that can take place while you are working.

A typical day starts with briefings of things going on before we start our police duties. What I have taken from this job is the importance of integrity. The management is top knotch. They handle issues well according to policy. My coworkers are some of the best people to be around also work together well. The most enjoyable part of this job is the – more... interaction with my coworkers. – less

Typical Secretarial duties: answering phone calls, greet visitors, schedule conferences, faxing, and filing. I learned and developed skills I can use throughout my life.