State of Florida Employee Reviews

Good people to work with and great benefits. Advancement opportunities. Travel twice a month a minimum. Pay is on the lower side for most states. Smaller office.

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Worst employer I have had

VA nurse (Former Employee) - Port Saint Lucie, FL - November 30, 2023

Where do I begin. As a new nurse, I felt I was thrown to the wolves. BEFORE going through company orientation, myself and other nurses shadowed another nurse for 3 days and were then expected to work alone on a unit with minimal resources. Management is disorganized. Our unit is poorly staffed due to high turnover and they constantly beg you to work extra hours. Most of the new nurses quit after a week or two due to the low pay, chaos and lack of training. The only positive thing her is the benefits, but benefits can’t pay your bills. Run! Run far away from the FDVA! You are risking your license here!

Pros

Benefits

Cons

Low pay, minimal training, poor staffing

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OPS- Fish & Wildlife Technician

CHILD SUPPORT CASE PROCESSING ANALYST

Tallahassee, FL

3 days ago

Excellent workplace

Attorney (Former Employee) - Remote - November 27, 2023

Working for the state government allows individuals to contribute to the well-being of their communities and the state as a whole. Many government jobs involve public service, and employees may find fulfillment in making a positive impact on the lives of residents. Very rewarding.

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Great

Attorney (Current Employee) - Florida - November 15, 2023

Great place to work, everyone gets along, and the benefits are very nice. Salary can be challenging, but if you stick it out, you will be taken care of.

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Exciting place to work

Officer (Current Employee) - Florida - November 9, 2023

Great place to work. No complaints, love the staff, supported by admin. Job has its stressors but everyday is a new day with new challenges

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State of Florida insights

Based on 967 survey responses

What people like

Ability to meet personal goals
Clear sense of purpose
Ability to learn new things

Areas for improvement

Fair pay for job

Fun at first

ASA (Former Employee) - Orlando, FL - November 4, 2023

When first starting out, it is a fun place to work. However, you are quickly thrown into the fire with hundreds of cases and barely and support staff to help.

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Stay away

Health Educator (Former Employee) - Sarasota, FL - November 2, 2023

The management will not stand up for you nor will they train you correctly. So, when the ball drops on their foot; it's actually you who gets the boot. The pay is not worth it for all the stuff you have to handle. This is all Sarasota County.

Pros

The day I left and never had to come back

Cons

The day I started

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Positive workplace

Manager (Current Employee) - Fort Pierce, FL - October 30, 2023

It is a rewarding job. It is not a difficult job once you are trained and follow the plan. As long as you comply with the training that you receive you will be successful.

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Decent pay. Lots of hours

Correctional Officer (Former Employee) - De Funiak Springs, FL - October 30, 2023

You must work mandated overtime that they can spring on you any day if the week. You are left alone a lot and there are no breaks. You have to have it in your blood to make it.

Pros

Great benefits

Cons

No breaks, learn on your own, bad attitudes

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Some agencies are much. Enter than others.

Law Enforcement Officer (Former Employee) - Florida - October 22, 2023

Different agencies have different core missions. Some agencies are better managed and supported than others. There has been great improvements overall with support and pay increases under the current Governor.

Pros

Pay is getting better

Cons

LE can be difficult and dangerous work

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It's hard work, but the benefits make it worth at max 3 years.

Health Support Specialist (Former Employee) - Pinellas County, FL - October 19, 2023

Honestly with everything going on in the world right now I am glad I got out when I did. Just know office politics is huge, and Drama is a constant struggle. You can't just go to work and work. Someone or a group has to make a scene. Advice would be just go for the benefits, and the two college courses a semester the state will pay for you, so you can find a better career than this place.

Pros

2 credit college courses paid for, benefits, two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch.

Cons

Everything, except those pros I mentioned.

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Great environment.

Judicial Assistant (Former Employee) - Fort Lauderdale, FL - October 19, 2023

Great environment. Low pay. The governor needs to invest in the employees and offer an increase consistent with rising prices. Everything is increasing but salaries.

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It is a good experience but would not recommend. It as a career

Placement Specialist (Former Employee) - Broward County, FL - October 18, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The benefits were the best partWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Working with some customers that were difficult and or supervisors that were difficult to work withWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Working your numbers to make sure you met your goals. Meetings etc

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Rewarding job with great benifits

Correctional Officer (Former Employee) - Lake City, FL - October 13, 2023

Most enjoyable part of the job is the people you work with. They always brighten your day and always have your back no matter what. Hardest part of the job is spending so much time away from your family.

Pros

Great work environment

Cons

No breaks. Long hours.

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Supervisors lack empathy and care more about numbers than about doing good for the community.

Adult Protective Investigator (Former Employee) - Largo, FL - October 12, 2023

Management is jaded and bitter , especially at DCF. But this includes all departments. The pay is horrible and management is sneaky and back stabbing. They make your job miserable and stressful. The pay is horrible.

Pros

Great insurance

Cons

Low pay; poor management

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Had a wonderful supervisor that made it a wonderful place to work.

Special Education Teacher (Former Employee) - Bonifay, FL - October 12, 2023

I enjoyed my job, but it was a long commute. I loved my supervisor which made my job great. I would have stayed longer if the job were closer to my home.

Pros

Understanding boss

Cons

long commute

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Great workplace

Assistant Trainer/CSR (Former Employee) - Tallahassee, FL - October 8, 2023

They were an awesome employer, with management that cared not only about your professional success, but your personal wellbeing as well. If you are good at what you do and bring something to the table there is always room for advancement.

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Terrible pay

RN (Former Employee) - Melbourne, FL - October 7, 2023

Nice people to work with, but the State does not value their nurses, as evidenced by extremely low pay. Also, you must work in the shelters if there is a hurricane, and you don’t get any extra pay for that, even though the doctors get paid extra (and they don’t even have any interaction with the shelter patients).

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Love my coworkers.

Poll Worker (Current Employee) - Jacksonville, FL - October 5, 2023

I work this job only during election season. My team works hard and we all accomplish our goal as one force. I look forward to getting back together each time work is available.

Pros

team work

Cons

long days

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Fun

Administrative Assistant I (Current Employee) - Southwood tallahassee - October 3, 2023

Wow work amazing take, love working here wan world and you have you young lady to work with in the next couple of months and I will do my job well I will be in touch

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Do not work in the kitchen

Dietary Aide (Current Employee) - Daytona Beach, FL - September 28, 2023

The supervisors will will not help if someone calls out. Mangers fraternize with co-workers. Have favoritism continue to let co-workers call out constantly. Supervisors sleeps in the office, leave you unattended for days. Let co-workers do what they want to do and don’t care!!!