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 105 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 29 reviews)); "you make good money and there is overtime if you want it." ((in 23 reviews)); "pay, lots of OT, great coworkers" ((in 12 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 46 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 26 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 15 reviews)); "The insurance is expensive, getting anything done through the insurance is a hassle and bosses don’t back you up." ((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

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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).

Reviews by job title

711 reviews

1.0

Jul 25, 2023

Do not work Here

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing

Cons

Under staffed Unsafe Terrible Management

5.0

Jul 24, 2023

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance, flexibility, great culture

Cons

Challenging industry in which to work

3.0

Jul 22, 2023

Work

Lieutenant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy job Basically a babysitter for adults Pay is good for the job

Cons

Supervisors not great Favoritism Relationships between Supervisor and subordinate

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Jobs at CoreCivic

Investigator (Daily Pay Available) - Bent

Correctional Officer (No Experience Needed & Daily Pay Available)- Crossroads

Correctional Officer (No Experience Needed & Daily Pay Available) - Wheeler

Correctional Officer (No Experience Needed & Daily Pay Available) - Coffee

Detention Officer $3k Sign On-Bonus (No Experience Required & Daily Pay Available )- Torrance