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 (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)

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

"the hours and the pay is good" ((in 103 reviews)); "Good hours and good benefits" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 29 reviews)); "You make good money and has good benefits." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good training, teamwork." ((in 9 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 44 reviews)); "Long hours and requires extreme adaptability" ((in 27 reviews)); "most middle and some upper management don't give a crap about employees" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor leadership and barely any certified staff so if you are certified they run you into the ground." ((in 16 reviews)); "Its a corporation and it comes down to heads and beds and how much money you can bring into the facility" ((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 , 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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CoreCivic reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(712 total reviews)

Patrick D. Swindle

59% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Culture & values

CoreCivic has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 712 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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Reviews by job title

712 reviews

2.0

Dec 11, 2022

Pay

Human resources manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be flexible at times, matching 401k

Cons

Long hours, non competitive pay. Short staff. You have to know people to promote.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We sincerely apologize for the negative experiences you encountered. Please know that we will share your advice and concerns about management, communication, long hours and staffing with our HR Operations team. Thank you for all that you do to better the public good!

4.0

Dec 9, 2022

D.O.

Detention officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like it alot duh

Cons

There really needs to be Consistency

3.0

Dec 5, 2022

Family

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I still talk to most of the people I worked with. The support you have from others is what gets you though the days.

Cons

Turn over of officers is a con.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your comments about your time at CoreCivic. We are pleased to hear that you made lasting friendships with your peers and co-workers. Thank you for all that you do to better the public good!

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