How do employees rate CoreCivic?

Employees rate CoreCivic 2.7 out of 5 stars based on 709 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

How can I get a job at CoreCivic?

To get a job at CoreCivic, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at CoreCivic and prepare for tough questions.

Do people recommend working at CoreCivic?

Overall, 35% of employees would recommend working at CoreCivic to a friend. This is based on 709 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at CoreCivic?

72% of job seekers rate their interview experience at CoreCivic as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at CoreCivic.

How do employees rate the business outlook for CoreCivic?

36% of employees think that CoreCivic has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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CoreCivic Snapshot

2.7

based on 710 ratings

35% would recommend to a friend

Patrick D. Swindle

68% approve of CEO

71 OfficesLocations

Mission We help government better the public good through:

CoreCivic Safety – We operate safe, secure facilities that provide high quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety.

CoreCivic Community – We deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successfully reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.

CoreCivic Properties – We offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to government and the people they serve.

Description CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving government real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential reentry centers to help address America’s recidivism crisis.

We are a publicly traded company and the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities. The company has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 40 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good.

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Why work with us?

We are CoreCivic

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We are CoreCivic

CoreCivic is committed to providing high quality, compassionate treatment to all those in our care.

We are committed to being a valued corporate citizen. As a leader in the corrections industry for more than 40 years, CoreCivic possesses an extraordinary responsibility to many stakeholders, including our government partners, the residents in our care and the communities we serve.

Working for CoreCivic

At CoreCivic, we know that our greatest asset is our employees.

For us to achieve our mission of helping our government partners better the public good, we must all be committed to the highest standards of professionalism. To assist with this, we launched a set of principles that guide our expected behaviors and enhance our culture. We call these the B8 Leadership Principles. They include:

Be Communicative
Be Respectful
Be a Good Decision-Maker
Be Positive
Be Humble
Be a Situational Leader
Be an Active Participant
Be Aware

Our employees have shown that the B8 Leadership Principles are invaluable. It is clear that our employees are not granted their status by their position, but rather by following these leadership principles. We strongly believe that these principles will help us all understand how to treat our peers and those entrusted in our care.

Anyone at CoreCivic can be a leader at any given time and we are proud that our B8 Leadership Principles help guide us.

Company updates

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National Correctional Officers and Employees Week is a time to recognize the dedicated corrections professionals who devote their lives to public safety and helping justice-involved individuals on their journey to rehabilitation and successful reentry. Learn more about the role each professional plays here: https://hubs.li/Q04flGzD0...Show more

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week is a time to recognize the dedicated corrections professionals who devote their lives to public safety and helping justice-involved individuals on their journey to rehabilitation and successful reentry. Learn more about the role each professional plays here: https://hubs.li/Q04flGzD0

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In March, nationally renowned singer-songwriter and #Grammy-award winner, Jelly Roll, was warmly welcomed by staff & residents at CoreCivic's Trousdale Turner facility in #TN, where he conducted a lively & inspiring event, performing various songs. Having previously faced incarceration himself, Jelly Roll's #livedexperience backed his message of hope to residents who today are writing their own story of change & redemption. MORE: https://hubs.li/Q04cvHLH0...Show more

In March, nationally renowned singer-songwriter and #Grammy-award winner, Jelly Roll, was warmly welcomed by staff & residents at CoreCivic's Trousdale Turner facility in #TN, where he conducted a lively & inspiring event, performing various songs. Having previously faced incarceration himself, Jelly Roll's #livedexperience backed his message of hope to residents who today are writing their own story of change & redemption. MORE: https://hubs.li/Q04cvHLH0

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CoreCivic's Fort Worth Transitional Center in Texas hosted an event in partnership with local non-profit organization I Can Still Shine to provide support and resources for justice-impacted women. Participants received professional haircuts, manicures, clothing and more while also sharing their stories and experiences. The women say the event was meaningful and empowering, giving them the encouragement and support they need to positively move forward. READ: https://hubs.li/Q045KZ9L0...Show more

CoreCivic's Fort Worth Transitional Center in Texas hosted an event in partnership with local non-profit organization I Can Still Shine to provide support and resources for justice-impacted women. Participants received professional haircuts, manicures, clothing and more while also sharing their stories and experiences. The women say the event was meaningful and empowering, giving them the encouragement and support they need to positively move forward. READ: https://hubs.li/Q045KZ9L0

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"Most of the time, I leave with tears in my eyes, because I came to give back - but I also receive." Volunteers share their stories of impact and success while working with people in CoreCivic facilities. Whether it's faith-based, educational, or creative, CoreCivic welcomes volunteers who are looking to make a long-lasting, life-changing impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals....Show more

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Volunteers Share Stories of Impact and Success in CoreCivic Facilities

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More than 300 residents at CoreCivic's Trousdale Turner facility in #TN tuned in to a message of hope and transformation delivered on Oct. 1 by Tim Tebow. "Humbled to share the Gospel and the hope of Jesus, who meet us right where we are," Tebow said. "My prayer is that everyone left with stronger faith and a closer walk with Christ." MORE: https://hubs.li/Q03PXDWm0...Show more

More than 300 residents at CoreCivic's Trousdale Turner facility in #TN tuned in to a message of hope and transformation delivered on Oct. 1 by Tim Tebow. "Humbled to share the Gospel and the hope of Jesus, who meet us right where we are," Tebow said. "My prayer is that everyone left with stronger faith and a closer walk with Christ." MORE: https://hubs.li/Q03PXDWm0

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CoreCivic awards & accolades

Military Friendly® Employer — Military, Spouse and Military Supplier Diversity Categories, G.I. Jobs Magazine, 2024
America's Most Responsible Companies, Newsweek & Statista, 2021

Pledges & certifications

Veteran hiring commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce

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Employee reviews at CoreCivic

CoreCivic has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 710 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).

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Culture & values

Employee reviews

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5.0

Good company, but not for everybody

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