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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1.0

Dec 27, 2018

Correctional officer

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Pros

Overtime is plentiful but that’s it.

Cons

No longevity pay. No pay raises until someone is murdered. Horrible increase in pay with promotion. Forced overtime weekly. Massive mismanagement with schedules and assignments. Despicable pension that will see you work for 25 years just to collect 26k a year in pension.

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5.0

Oct 19, 2024

Manager

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Pros

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

Cons

Some applications are a little dated

4.0

Jun 23, 2025

Corrections officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent starting pay with set promotions up to SGT.

Cons

bidded days off, shift work

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