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

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

Mar 20, 2022

Good

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid company good overall mission

Cons

Pay isn’t what it should be

CoreCivic Response

4y

Thank you for your comments about working for CoreCivic. We will share your comments on pay with our HR teams so they can look into it. Thank you for all that you do to better the public good.

1.0

Mar 18, 2022

personal safety not valued

Nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the inmates had great stories.

Cons

I had to see pts alone. An iron door controlled by master control separated me from an officer, who was not armed, and in the waiting room. To open the door, a button was pressed. The door could open in seconds or minutes-you never knew. While I was there several people were attacked by inmates. Not even a high-security prison. It's easier to "fix" a problem than to prevent it. Bullying was common by higher level employees. I was forced to do a toenail removal for an inmate who'd been sexually inappropriate toward me. The MD didn't want to do it because he and the inmate had had an altercation. But I was forced to do it. Don't think you will make great changes to this system. Rocking the boat made me watch my back. I was on call 50% of the time. Nurses had to call for EVERYTHING. I would never recommend working here.

CoreCivic Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us about your time with CoreCivic. We apologize for the negative experiences you encountered. Please know we will share these concerns with our FSC leadership team so they can address it at our facilities. Please know that we appreciate all that you do for those in your care. Thank you for your time at CoreCivic.

2.0

Mar 9, 2022

OK but could be better

Monitor i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are great employees here.

Cons

The pay is extremely low compared to the national average

CoreCivic Response

4y

Thank you for your comments and concerns. Please know that we will share your comments about pay and culture with our HR team. Please know that we appreciate all that you do to better the public good!

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