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 109 reviews)); "Good benefits as well." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 31 reviews)); "you make good money and there is overtime if you want it." ((in 25 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 28 reviews)); "most middle and some upper management don't give a crap about employees" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 16 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 , 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

4.0

Dec 25, 2020

Great Company

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team environment. Family atmosphere.

Cons

Health benefits not great. Can be difficult to promote.

CoreCivic Response

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

5.0

Dec 10, 2020

CoreCivic

Cleaner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being a correctional officer gives one an up-close view of the American Criminal and Immigration Justice System from a day-to-day perspective. Plus, one can reach for other positions, climb the corporate ladder is always encouraged within.

Cons

Managing people who are either fighting their criminal case (or not) is no easy task. Thus, this type of working environment is not for everyone.

CoreCivic Response

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

2.0

Dec 3, 2020

Good ‘ol Boys Club!

Ldm

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Starting PTO accrual is good

Cons

Only favorites get promoted and they are protected. Repeatedly asked not to call the hotline to file official complaints on specific people and let it be handled at the facility level. Long hours, short staffed,

CoreCivic Response

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

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