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

Mar 8, 2022

Alright

Detention officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company and good pay

Cons

They need to take care of their employees.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your comments and concerns. We will share your concerns with our leadership team so they can address them at our facilities. Thank you again for all that you do to better the public good.

2.0

Mar 7, 2022

Waste of time

Detention officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay , overtime benefits relocation in some position

Cons

They believe the detainee over the employees

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Please know that we will share your comments and advice with our leadership team. Thank you again for all that you do to better the public good.

2.0

Mar 3, 2022

Company could be good - location awful

Addictions counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

can get overtime if you want

Cons

- low pay - dangerous - awful benefits

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for sharing your concerns. Please know that we will share these concerns about pay, benefits and work environment with our HR team. Thank you for all that you do to better the public good!

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