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 103 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "Make good money and can help with all the bills and debt." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good training, teamwork." ((in 10 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 44 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 28 reviews)); "most middle and some upper management don't give a crap about employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 15 reviews)); "The insurance is expensive, getting anything done through the insurance is a hassle and bosses don’t back you up." ((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

1.0

Feb 9, 2022

Pay

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good with a lot of overtime.

Cons

Inconsistent work schedule. Look to improve equipment.

CoreCivic Response

4y

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

3.0

Feb 7, 2022

Provide safety and security

Corrections officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a rewarding career providing safety and security for both public and detainees. I enjoyed interaction with all the staff providing me with knowledge to do a great job. Worked all shifts assist in any overtime as requested. Learned CC, casa managers jobs when those staff wasn’t available. Was cross trained in almost every job duty and was asked to join SORT Strategical operation response team.

Cons

Twelve and sixteen hour days and sometimes longer, five or six day a week minimum. But when family issues came up and I was unable to work the twelve and sixteen hour days, I was informed there would be repercussions. The captain on shift said there would be notation made in my file stating that I was uncooperative and refusing to do mandatory overtime.

CoreCivic Response

4y

Thank you for your thoughtful review of our company. We are pleased to hear that it was a rewarding experience for you and that you enjoyed working with your peers. We apologize for the long hours and negative experiences you encountered, as well as for the response you were given. Please know that we will share your concerns with our FSC HR team so they can address these issues with our facilities. We appreciate your time with CoreCivic and all that you do to better the public good.

3.0

Feb 5, 2022

Ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was great due to all the hours

Cons

Hours was shoved down your throat daily

CoreCivic Response

4y

Thank you for your comments and concerns. Please know that we will share your concerns about the amount of hours per shift to our FSC HR team. Thank you for all that you do to better the public good!

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