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 112 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "Money is good and that’s about it." ((in 24 reviews)); "Friendly staff." ((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 41 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 26 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 14 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 10 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

3.0

Oct 4, 2024

Ok for the money bad for team morale

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for the job required

Cons

Takes a long time to get clearance, little support from upper management, short staffed for the last few years

CoreCivic Response

1y

Thank you for sharing this feedback. We will pass this feedback along through the proper channels.

3.0

Sep 23, 2024

Treated detainees with minimal respect

Nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay but the way medical staff treated detainees for the majority of the time was not respectful

Cons

Poor nursing management and always low staffed, consequently burning out the staff and causing resignations

CoreCivic Response

1y

Thank you for sharing this feedback. We will pass this feedback along through the proper channels.

1.0

Sep 23, 2024

Corecivic

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay..promotions..good benefits..overtime pay and bonuses

Cons

Mandating..inmates run the jail..corruption..low on employees

CoreCivic Response

1y

Thank you for sharing. We encourage you to contact CoreCivic's Ethics Line via www.corecivic.com/ethicsline or by phone at 800-461-9330 with specific information so that we can look into this matter more closely.

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