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 110 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "Money is good and that’s about it." ((in 25 reviews)); "pay, lots of OT, great coworkers" ((in 11 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 42 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 28 reviews)); "most middle and some upper management don't give a crap about employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of communication, Unprofessionalism within the workplace, and favoritism" ((in 11 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

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).

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711 reviews

5.0

Sep 23, 2017

Corrections Officer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff. Family atmosphere. Great opportunities for advancement.

Cons

None so far. Will update when arise.

1.0

Sep 23, 2017

Review

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have good pay and good work hours. But they will make you work over time and that could be 16 hours a day

Cons

They run you to the ground and talk to you like dogs. They are very disrespectful, your coworkers AND inmates.

4.0

Aug 15, 2017

Safety Manager

Safety manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for and great advancement options.

Cons

They are on a contract and that leaves you unstable at contract time to know if you have a job. They will try to keep you, but you have to move.

CoreCivic Response

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Thank you for your feedback. As you point out we operate under contract wit our state and federal partners. If those contracts are re-awarded to another bidder or ended CoreCivic does offer employees opportunity at other locations. We appreciate the dedication of our employees and many have had long careers working at several of our facilities.

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