Question 1

Does CoreCivic pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at CoreCivic?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoreCivic?

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Correctional Officer (173), 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)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at CoreCivic according to real employee reviews?

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"the hours and the pay is good" ((in 100 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "You make good money and has good benefits." ((in 27 reviews)); "pay, lots of OT, great coworkers" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at CoreCivic according to real employee reviews?

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"Poor management not following proper policy and procedures and forcing their employees to follow rules that haven't been properly documented." ((in 45 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 27 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)); "No work life balance and they require for you to work at least 2 of your off days." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about CoreCivic layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed CoreCivic locations?

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Eloy, Nashville, Youngstown, Brentwood, Florence, Hartsville, Leavenworth, Whiteville, Holdenville, Clifton, Indianapolis, Conneaut, Pahrump, Cushing, Dilley, Nicholls, Houston, San Diego, Denver, Lake City, Eden, Elizabeth, Taylor, Mason, Fort Worth, Laredo, Tutwiler, Lecanto, Alamo, Phoenix

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