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 decreased by 1% over the last 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 2.9 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) , Academic Instructor (5) , Assistant Shift Supervisor (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 38 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 30 reviews)); "Make good money and can help with all the bills and debt." ((in 24 reviews)); "pay, lots of OT, great coworkers" ((in 10 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)); "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)); "The insurance is expensive, getting anything done through the insurance is a hassle and bosses don’t back you up." ((in 9 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 CoreCivic locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Laredo , Brentwood , Nicholls , Lake City

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CoreCivic reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(709 total reviews)

Patrick D. Swindle

68% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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

CoreCivic has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 709 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

709 reviews

5.0

Apr 23, 2026

Good company, but not for everybody

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited OT. Great "brotherhood"/family. Can be fast paced.

Cons

Can be dangerous, cliquish, tiring. Mandatory OT. Many people seek to advance their lives outside of their jobs, but due to exhaustion, lack of time, etc., are not able to pursue those desires.

CoreCivic Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience and perspective. Our employees are the reason CoreCivic is a great place to work.

5.0

Jun 6, 2026

Promotion opportunities and great people, but workplace drama

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

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.

4.0

May 31, 2026

Good pay but training needs improvement

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, always have work

Cons

On the job training needs some with!

CoreCivic Response

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We will share your feedback with the appropriate teams for review and consideration.

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