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 102 reviews)); "Good benefits as well." ((in 41 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 31 reviews)); "you make good money and there is overtime if you want it." ((in 24 reviews)); "great staff and friendly environment" ((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)); "Its a corporation and it comes down to heads and beds and how much money you can bring into the facility" ((in 11 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

1.0

Oct 27, 2021

Horrible place to work.

Corrections officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent money and annual paid time off.

Cons

Horrible management, Extreme amount of mandated overtime, poor cultural not promoting teamwork or safety.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your comments and concerns. We apologize for any negative experiences you have had at our facility. We appreciate your service to CoreCivic and will share your comments with our team.

3.0

Oct 27, 2021

High pay but high turnover

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, 7 weeks of Mon-Fri training, easy job, will hire just about anyone

Cons

Mandated 12 hour shifts, rotating days off, background check takes forever, bad communication, disorganized, lots of staff quitting

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your service to CoreCivic and will share your comments with our team.

3.0

Oct 26, 2021

Good Company

Administrative clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company with good benefits.

Cons

Employees and Inmates are almost treated the same.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your comments and concerns. We apologize for any negative experiences you had at our facility. We truly value your service to CoreCivic and will share your comments with our team.

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Jobs at CoreCivic

Medical Records Clerk

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