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

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

4.0

Nov 13, 2023

Chemical dependency counselor and social worker

Licensed chemical dependency counselor(lcdc)

Recommend

CEO approval

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I thought it was a very good company when they first bought it out from Avalon

Cons

The auditor that reports untrue comments that cause a great employee to get fired!

CoreCivic Response

2y

Thank you for sharing this feedback. We will pass this feedback along through the proper channels.

5.0

Nov 13, 2023

Outstanding employer, perfect transition from military service

Director talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*CoreCivic values Veteran service, period! *Valued for your experience, encouraged to take leadership roles *Excellent growth potential for people willing to go the extra mile *Unmatched job stability

Cons

*Long hours due to staffing shortages, however this is being stabilized across the country due to the company's willingness to adjust wages and benefits to attract top talent

CoreCivic Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your review and comments.

1.0

Nov 6, 2023

Avoid this place, its dangerous!

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

pay, pay, pay, pay, pay

Cons

dangerous, guards are immature and inexperienced.

CoreCivic Response

2y

Thank you for sharing this feedback. We will pass this feedback along through the proper channels.

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