Does CoreCivic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CoreCivic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CoreCivic. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CoreCivic?

35% of CoreCivic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CoreCivic 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoreCivic?

Correctional Officer (173) , Detention Officer (47) , Case Manager (36) , Corrections Officer (20) , Registered Nurse (19) , Officer (12) , Security Officer (9) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Administrative Clerk (6) , Director (6) , Manager (6) , Mental Health Coordinator (6) , Monitor (6) , Academic Instructor (5)

What are the pros of working at CoreCivic according to real employee reviews?

"The hours is good and the pay" ((in 105 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "you make good money and there is overtime if you want it." ((in 25 reviews)); "Friendly staff." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CoreCivic according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management not following proper policy and procedures and forcing their employees to follow rules that haven't been properly documented." ((in 45 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 26 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 16 reviews)); "The insurance is expensive, getting anything done through the insurance is a hassle and bosses don’t back you up." ((in 10 reviews)); "Its a corporation and it comes down to heads and beds and how much money you can bring into the facility" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about CoreCivic layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CoreCivic layoffs and their outlook for job security at CoreCivic in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CoreCivic locations?

Eloy , Nashville , Youngstown , Brentwood , Florence , Hartsville , Leavenworth , Whiteville , Holdenville , Clifton , Indianapolis , Conneaut , Pahrump , Cushing , Dilley , Nicholls , Houston , San Diego , Denver , Lake City , Eden , Elizabeth , Taylor , Mason , Fort Worth , Laredo , Tutwiler , Lecanto , Alamo , Phoenix

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CoreCivic reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(712 total reviews)

Patrick D. Swindle

59% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Culture & values

CoreCivic has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 712 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CoreCivic employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

712 reviews

3.0

Apr 25, 2022

Great money, horrible hours

Corrections officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The money is insane, you'll also learn to love your co-workers as family

Cons

The hours, you'll find yourself working at least 60 hours a week but usually closer to 70+. The building is also very poorly ran, inmates just walking around doing as they please.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for sharing your comments and concerns with us. We apologize for the negative work experience you encountered, especially the amount of hours. Please know that we will share your concerns about long hours, building conditions and operations with our HR leadership team so they can address these comments at your facility. Please know that we appreciate all that you do to better the public good!

2.0

Apr 19, 2022

Good Stater

Assistant shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great for starting a career in LE.

Cons

No time with family or home.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for sharing your comments and concerns with us. Please know that we will share these with our FSC HR Leadership team so they can address these concerns at our facilities.

3.0

Apr 13, 2022

Grievance Coordinator

Grievance coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This job keeps me busy

Cons

Constant complaining and have to rely on others to meet deadlines

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your comments and concerns. Please know that we will share your concerns with our FSC HR Leadership team so they can address this at our facilities. Please know that we appreciate all that you do to better the public good!

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