Start your career at CoreCivic

Why work here?

Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.
Make a Difference Help keep our communities safe, while helping others make positive changes along the way.
Comprehensive Benefits We provide medicial, 401(k) retirement, instant pay and much more.
Competitive Pay We are proud to provide our employees with compeitive pay.
Long-Term Career Growth We believe in supporting our employees careers from day one.

Careers at CoreCivic

Interested in working together? We are too!
Correctional Services
Work in our safe, secure facilities that provide high-quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety. 
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Community Corrections
Deliver proven and innovative practices in a setting that helps people obtain employment and successfully reintegrate while keeping our communities safe. 
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Health Services
Work as a provider, nurse or mental health professional, so you can focus on what led you to health care - providing quality, patient-centered care.
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​​​​​​​Education & Programming
Become a teacher, vocational instructor or chaplain to better the lives of others within our care.
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Traveling Correctional Officers
Work as a traveling correctional officer and help support operational needs by covering vacant posts and explore the country at the same time.
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Corporate
Work with a team of more than 400 professionals who are dedicated to serving and supporting our field operations team.
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Facility Leadership
With facilities nationwide, our facility leaders play an integral role as ambassadors of our purpose, mission and values for our partners, employees and those in our care. 
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Technology
Work with our technology team and ensure that our technology, computer network systems are secure at our facilities and offices. 
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Meet the Needs of the People
"If you want to be a part of something that can truly meet the needs of people who we want to make better people, I don't know a better place than right here doing what I do as a case manager."
Jon Beaver
Reentry Case Manager
Challenge Yourself
"At the end of the day, I feel accomplished. I feel like I help. If you are willing to challenge yourself, it's a really good choice to work for CoreCivic."
Anna Toledo
Correctional Officer
Feel Like You Help
"I am able to help somebody in need that is going through a rough patch in their life right now. I can help them move forward."
Jason Polidore
Senior Monitor
Make a Difference in Others
"It's rewarding for me to see them and when I push them, and they push hard, harder than before."
Kris Kasper
Academic Instructor
Meet our President and CEO Our President and CEO, Damon T. Hininger began his career in 1992 when he joined CoreCivic as a Correctional Officer in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Over the following three decades, Damon's responsibilities steadily expanded, giving him exposure to virtually all aspects of the field. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2009.