State of Tennessee Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Working for the State of Tennessee has been wonderful. If you are equipped to work in a fast-paced, independent work environment, this is the place for you."

"Great organization to work for!"

"Great state to work in and one of the peoplesoft jewels to begin a career."

"It's great to work there, to gain experience."

"I worked for the State of Tennessee for 7 years. I loved my job, but I was in the same position for 7 years. I knew a lot of other positions but when I applied they already knew who they were going to give the job to."

"I joined here in April 2014. I like this work environment. I get ownership for my work."

"I have worked for the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security since 2001. It is a challenging and rewarding job taking care of the State Troopers and Drivers License Stations. Customer service skills are vital to my position to ensure the safety of citizens and visitors to the State of Tennessee."

"The location of this job is the worst thing about it: Jackson, TN. If you don't like to hunt, don't move here. The people are not interesting and there aren't any fun close outdoor activities."

What do you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"The pension and the vacation time. Partially flexible schedule. Decent pay."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you want to get experience with high end equipment its great but plan to move on quickly when you get it. This is a revolving door."

What don't you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"Hours spent in your cube are all that matters. No appreciation for newer work approaches."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer far greater flexibility towards working remotely and from home."

What do you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"My organization is stable and the hours are very reasonable."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"My interviewing tip would be to get as familiar with the company and specific job requirements as possible prior to the interview."

What don't you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"I don't currently have an opportunity to move up unless I relocate beyond the range that I'm comfortable with."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I believe my managers are doing a good job at this time and I wouldn't suggest any changes."

What do you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"I work for Tom Patire. He is America's Leading Personal Safety Expert. Find out more at www.tompatire.com. He is my personal friend and mentor and he's the best"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be Honest. Be a hard worker. Be dedicated. Speak plainly and have a high work ethic."

What don't you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"There is not one thing I DON'T Like about working for and with Tom."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None. Seriously. Tom Knows how to run a business. He knows Safety. If you research him he is the best in Personal and Executive Protection in the country."

What do you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"high level of independent decision-making, able to self-manage time committments"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"tell them that you're early for work every day and love following rules no matter how crazy or lacking in common sense they may seem"

What don't you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"the bureaucracy is stifling at times, wages are low for the work we do and -- even relative to less skilled work -- stagnant across the board"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"find creative ways to recognize and reward employees, get a better handle on corporate communication"

What do you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"Flexibility to make my own schedule and complete my inspections. Use of company vehicle to conducts inspections to and from home or office."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Have some background in environmental health as I was fortunate enough to have formal training in the Military and was able to apply that to have a smooth transition into this position"

What don't you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"The compensation package is not commensurate to our education, training or experience. Federal and private company sounterparts possess the same level of experience/training but receive more lucrative compensation packages."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Conduct annual and formal training to keep quality employees and maintian a high and more accurate level of inspection results and recommendations for correcting violations annotated when conducting inspections."

"frustrated. I came with a clear agenda and direction, but met with unqualified"

What do you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"The ongoing challenge to change the fundamental way in which real estate is conducted at the State of Tennessee"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Go in asking about the culture, how it is and what expectations for the position."

What don't you like about working at State of Tennessee?

"The inefficient systems in place, inability to make the changes and manage the process to fully impact the real estate function"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Change the culture. Develop managers and leaders at each level in the rganization."