Does Delaware Department Of Corrections pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Delaware Department Of Corrections employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Delaware Department Of Corrections. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Delaware Department Of Corrections?

29% of Delaware Department Of Corrections employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Delaware Department Of Corrections 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Delaware Department Of Corrections?

Correctional Officer (12) , Correctional Sergeant (3) , Manager (2) , Officer (2) , Probation and Parole Officer (2) , Sergeant (2)

What are the pros of working at Delaware Department Of Corrections according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good with OT available." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Delaware Department Of Corrections according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 3 reviews)); "No pay raises unless someone is murdered." ((in 3 reviews)); "Forced overtime and low pay make it hard to bare..." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low morale overall" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Delaware Department Of Corrections locations?

Wilmington , Dover , New Castle , Newark , Smyrna , Delaware City , Georgetown , Phila , Brandywine

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Delaware Department Of Corrections reviews

2.5

29% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

Perry Phelps

37% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

Delaware Department Of Corrections has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Delaware Department Of Corrections employee rating is 31% below average for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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43 reviews

1.0

Mar 4, 2025

toxic

Correctional sergeant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

State benefits but nothing else

Cons

Toxic environment, Understaffed and still no overtime

2.0

Nov 10, 2024

Just use this job as a stepping stone

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can make a lot of money

Cons

Forced overtime, hard to get extra days off

5.0

Oct 19, 2024

Great work and life balance

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, retirement plan and medical benefits are not expensive. Great education opportunities to advance

Cons

Some applications are a little dated

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