US Department of Homeland Security Reviews

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Long hours, not as efficient

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Long periods of continuous travel

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None that I can think of.

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not having seniority to pick your own schedule

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Commuting distances are not the best especially if there is minimal parking available to employees.

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Micromanagement environment; need more efficient systems; limited opportunity for growth

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Senior leadership have to much power

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Horrible management. No training prior to promotion... promotion then training. This has led to people promoting far passed their potential. It has created a hostile working environment in most locations; a rift between management and the Agents who actually go out and do the job. From the smallest sector to the Academy, dictatorial management styles are soul crushing and are causing many Agents who bring great talent and excellent judgement skills to the job to leave the Border Patrol for another agency, taking their much needed skills with them. Superiors look at money, motivation, generational differences, and a myriad of other factors when trying to figure out why this mass exodus is occurring, refusing to acknowledge the root of the problem: horrible management.

Additionally, the shift-work and irregular days off (necessary evil) can be difficult for families. The quality of work and quality of life are sometimes not balanced.

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federal budget dependent, media coverage

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not a fan of public sector