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

3.0

Oct 15, 2023

Corecivic

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great schedule Decent pay for the area

Cons

Expensive benefits for a large company Very little career transition opportunities for nurses

CoreCivic Response

2y

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

3.0

Oct 10, 2023

Decent Job, Long hours

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits. Decent work environment.

Cons

Long hours, lots of mandatory overtime on top of that.

CoreCivic Response

2y

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

5.0

Oct 9, 2023

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Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Working for a company such as CoreCivic (or any state or other privately run institution), one must consider the whole picture before embarking forward. On the things that you could benefit from are the opportunity to work alongside many different walks of life, for example, overseeing as a guard many different nationalities/cultures/religious (non-religious) people, developing an interest in world languages, understanding and respect for a diverse group of people, and deeper appreciation for life. Let me not forget to mention the comradery with other guards.

Cons

On the other hand, correctional institutions have had a long and troubling history with the following: a shortage of staff, mandatory overtime, guards overseeing large groups of inmates/detainees, and the like.

CoreCivic Response

2y

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

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