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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Horrible - Correctional Officer Delaware Department Of Corrections Employee Review

2.0

May 30, 2023

Correctional officer

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Pros

You can make your own paycheck with overtime

Cons

Administration doesn't care that you have an outside life. They have something called freeze. Which mean you can work your normal 8 hour shift but if they're short staffed, you can be forced to work another 8 hours

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5.0

Oct 19, 2024

Manager

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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

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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