Does DeKalb County, Georgia pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DeKalb County, Georgia employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DeKalb County, Georgia. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DeKalb County, Georgia?

57% of DeKalb County, Georgia employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DeKalb County, Georgia 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DeKalb County, Georgia?

Administrative Assistant (4) , Customer Service Representative (4) , Supervisor (4) , Accounting Technician (2) , Administrative Specialist (2) , Attorney (2) , Billing Specialist (2) , Firefighter/EMT (2) , Manager (2) , Office Assistant (2) , Senior Dispatcher (2) , Supply Coordinator (2) , Truck and Equipment Tech (2)

What are the pros of working at DeKalb County, Georgia according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits were good and they were flexible about letting you get off." ((in 20 reviews)); "Some Departments are progressive and support training and education of their staff beyond the basics." ((in 4 reviews)); "Met great people that built lasting friendships" ((in 4 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities" ((in 3 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DeKalb County, Georgia according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary, Corrupt Culture, Discriminating Uncaring, and Bullying." ((in 8 reviews)); "Pay is low and not enough frequent raises." ((in 7 reviews)); "Management is disorganized and only cares about them selves." ((in 4 reviews)); "Hard to move up or get raises." ((in 4 reviews)); "short staffed so time off was tricky" ((in 3 reviews))

DeKalb County, Georgia Reviews

3.2

57% would recommend to a friend

(152 total reviews)

Vernon Jones

79% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (152 reviews)

DeKalb County, Georgia has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 152 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DeKalb County, Georgia employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

152 reviews

4.0

20 Sept 2021

Great Stepping Stone

Compliance officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The county is a great stepping stone for anyone looking to get as many certifications as possible in a short amount of time.

Cons

Horrible retirement and pension, no opportunities for advancement. Salary is low, no matter your experience or educational degree.

1.0

17 Aug 2021

Internal Audit Department Has a Hostile Work Environment

Senior internal auditor

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CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

There is paid parking, employees are only required to work a small amount of overtime.

Cons

The Office of Independent Internal Audit has a hostile work environment. Staff and low-level managers are constantly harassed and treated with extreme disrespect and the morale is the lowest of any job I've ever worked. Everyone hates being at work, so the mood is depressing. Human Resources does not allow employees to contact them, so there is no protection for employees. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place!

4.0

25 June 2014

Typical Bureaucratic County Government

Firefighter

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CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fire Rescue is a fast paced environment and one of the busiest in the country. Many recruits get more experience in 5 years with this department than anywhere else in the region. Staffed with knowledgeable veterans. Newly appointed Chief is a welcome change from past leadership. Training division has been recently empowered to get employees the classes they want to improve.

Cons

County government is extremely bureaucratic. No pay raises in almost seven years. Not an ideal place to live considering inner city poverty in many parts of the county. Desirable places to live are extremely expensive. Many employees want to live close to work but this isn't practical for the given salaries. Many stations are in serious disrepair and need to be renovated or rebuilt.

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Jobs at DeKalb County, Georgia

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