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 112 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "Money is good and that’s about it." ((in 24 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 41 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)); "The insurance is expensive, getting anything done through the insurance is a hassle and bosses don’t back you up." ((in 10 reviews)); "No work life balance and they require for you to work at least 2 of your off days." ((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

CoreCivic reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(711 total reviews)

Patrick D. Swindle

59% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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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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711 reviews

1.0

Aug 19, 2019

This is a difficult place to work and maintain a semblance of work/life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some very competent and qualified people who work very hard and care about the population that they serve day to day. Overtime is always available due to staff shortages.

Cons

Toxic work environment. Senior management at the facility level and above rule with fear and threats of punishment. Employees are objectified and depersonalized. Very poor work/life balance even considering it's a correctional environment. Morale is poor. Minimal room for advancement unless you're willing to relocate. Turnover is very high due to poor pay and morale.

3.0

Aug 8, 2019

Corrections

Addiction counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I help people change their minds, therefore change their world

Cons

The amount of illegal substances that still seem to be infiltrating the penal system

CoreCivic Response

6y

Thank you for your feedback. We all appreciate the work that our counselors do in our facilities. Helping the inmates in our care make positive life choices and changes is critical to reducing recidivism.

1.0

Jul 18, 2019

Easily The Most Dangerous Prison In Leavenworth - Corporate Doesn't Care

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Officers can make a living, though at what cost to themselves?

Cons

Pay is 50% below market value for anyone other than an Officer. Benefits are expensive and not very good to begin with. No raises, very small bonus except for the warden (20%+). Very dangerous facility. 33 staff assaults in 2018. Half needed to go to the hospital, At least 3 needed surgery. 2019 is on pace to easily break the 2018 record. Employees feel that management doesn't care about them, but it all leads back to the warden and/or corporate. Several managers have been wrongfully terminated by the warden with approval from corporate, a few others have left voluntarily before they could be fired. The bottom line is that the warden sank this place and is doing anything she can to save herself. It wasn't enough and she's finally leaving. Any hope of getting Leavenworth back to where it used to be was gone a long time ago. Staffing is a major problem. More people were quitting than could be hired. We brought in help from other facilities but it used to be 4 at a time, now it's over 20.

CoreCivic Response

6y

Thank you for this honest feedback. This message has been shared with operational leadership.

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