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 redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CoreCivic redundancy and their outlook for job security at CoreCivic in 2026.

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8 Years of Declining - Detention Officer CoreCivic Employee Review

2.0

1 Dec 2018

Detention officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The Checks cleared. The pay was good.

Cons

Violent facilities. Mismanagement. Inept leadership. Profit over safety. Mandatory Overtime

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your feedback. I disagree with your review as safety both for the staff who work at the facility and safety for the inmates or detainees in our care are the primary concern of CoreCivic.

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5.0

6 Jun 2026

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Promotion Opportunities, Great people, unlimited ot

Cons

Workplace drama it’s always something going on

CoreCivic Response

1mo

Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience while working with CoreCivic. We are always working to foster respectful, professional environments and strengthen our culture.

1.0

10 Jun 2026

Data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

CC Uses cutting-edge Technologies, which is good experience for resume building; many of the Teams are collaborative; interesting work and you can believe in company goals.

Cons

Director and Manager level mgmt at corporate here do not provide guidance on projects. There is a lot of turnover on data projects because new employees are thrown into the deep end and then just blamed if results are not as expected. CC really needs more hands-on project oversight. There are also behavioral and anger issues with a couple long-time ppl as well, and this is both exhausting and (sometimes) outright humiliating. They need to treat new people better.

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for your feedback around technology and project management. We will share your comments with the appropriate leaders for their awareness and review.

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