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      High pay, but poor leadership and safety concerns - Detention Officer CoreCivic Employee Review

      2.0
      May 23, 2026
      Detention officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      No interview, pretty much hired if you can pass drug screen and background check Good money, 28.25 hourly

      Cons

      The warden promotes based off personal relationship, not professional accomplishments or suitability for the job. The captains, one in particular, has no respect for those she supervises. She was investigated and allowed to stay and continue the same behavior. Detention Officers are injured doing drills

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      CoreCivic Response
      2w
      We appreciate your willingness to share your experience. Your perspective helps us identify opportunities to enhance each employee's work experience. We are always working to ensure that CoreCivic is a great place to work.

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      5.0
      Jun 6, 2026
      Operations supervisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Promotion Opportunities, Great people, unlimited ot

      Cons

      Workplace drama it’s always something going on

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      CoreCivic Response
      2d
      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
      Jun 10, 2026
      Monitor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Facility leadership is so much better than corporate leadership!!

      Cons

      -Pay....not a living wage for the location. Wages are dictated by Tennessee who have NO idea what a living wage in my state is. -HR leadership at the Corporate level is AWFUL, they make decisions without any input from the facility staff!! -Employees are micromanaged and feel de-valued and are treated like a number and not a person!! -STAY AWAY from this AWFUL place!!

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