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 (172) , 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 106 reviews)); "Good benefits as well." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "you make good money and there is overtime if you want it." ((in 24 reviews)); "pay, lots of OT, great coworkers" ((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 42 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 14 reviews)); "Overworked, Under Paid, and poor training" ((in 10 reviews)); "Lack of staff decreases security, facility closed and employees transferred to another 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 , Indianapolis , Conneaut , Pahrump , Cushing , Dilley , Clifton , 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

(711 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 711 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

711 reviews

1.0

Jun 22, 2021

Avoid if Possible

Administrative clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid Holidays Some flexibility in times depending on job position

Cons

PTO accrual sucks Pay is not where it should be Leadership needs work No Communication Policies and Procedures are not followed by leadership

CoreCivic Response

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

3.0

Jun 21, 2021

Good stepping stone

Senior detention officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

20 days of PTO at starting. Additional 5 days after 5 years of service.

Cons

Little room for growth. To promote you will likely need to move to a different state. There are no bonuses for line staff, raises, incentives etc..

CoreCivic Response

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

1.0

Jun 21, 2021

No pros

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Run. Don't work there if you have any other option

Cons

Bad company. They do not care about their employees. High turnover

CoreCivic Response

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

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Jobs at CoreCivic

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