4. Department of Homeland Security
Percent of total employment: 9.2%
Number of total employees: 168,348
We are continuing our list of easiest government agencies to get into with tThe Department of Homeland Security occupies about 9.2 percent of total employees employed by the U.S Government. That basically means, that 1 in every 10 U.S. Government employee you meet is in the Department of Homeland Security. The primary task of this department is to ensure public security, and it was formed in response to the 9/11 attacks. The agency strives to prevent such occurrences from happening ever again. So far, it can be said the agency has been successful. Although, the agency has its fair share of controversy, but it is praised for its efficiency and competence by all. As you can see, it offers a pretty good career opportunity.