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Q&A With Corrections Corporation of America Employees
Corrections Corporation of America employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Corrections Corporation of America
Constant focus on bottom line and share holder earnings. Doing things as cheaply as possible, a very dangerous mindset when operating prisons.
We were a team that treated everyone with respect
Decent care for the incarcerated, including education, skills, re-entry needs, relationship building, job readiness...
Big company not to much personal things
I have worked at cca for the past several years and see some improvement but not enough.
Q&A With Corrections Corporation of America Employees
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What benefits does Corrections Corporation of America provide?
401K PTO Sick Days Health Insurance
PTO, insurance, 401k. I'm sure there is more but can't remember.
What's the office vibe like at Corrections Corporation of America?
You know who you can get along with and those you cannot
We could laugh and talk to each other sometimes without supervisors getting mad about it.
What are your coworkers at Corrections Corporation of America like?
Some are team players and some are not.
Most of the co-workers were great. Some supervisors and higher ups not so great.
What kind of people succeed at Corrections Corporation of America?
Those that are honest, on time, quick to respond even before told to take care of something, those with initiative.
How secure do you feel at your job at Corrections Corporation of America?
Not very secure, because at any minute the contract could be discontinued.
What's the best part of your job at Corrections Corporation of America?
Certain people that I worked with.
How do you feel about Corrections Corporation of America's future?
It will still exist.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Corrections Corporation of America?
You do not have one.
How's the work pace at Corrections Corporation of America?
Fast, no time for lunch as a case manager; but officers get their lunches.
How do you feel about going to work at Corrections Corporation of America everyday?
The first year was great, after that it was fifty percent enjoyed and most days I did not.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Corrections Corporation of America?
Have a degree and or the experience.
How's the morale at Corrections Corporation of America?
Each prison or facility is different. Our morale was very low at the time because of not having a pay raise in 5 years. Since then they have had a pay raise and the morale may have went up.
How much diversity is there among employees at Corrections Corporation of America?
There is great diversity.
What's the office layout like at Corrections Corporation of America?
You share an office with another person
What unique perks and benefits does Corrections Corporation of America provide?
They pay into a 401 for you after 90 days
How long do the interviews usually take at Corrections Corporation of America?
45 minutes
How do I do well in an interview at Corrections Corporation of America?
confidence and answering questions honestly.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Corrections Corporation of America?
Excellent
What should I wear for an interview at Corrections Corporation of America?
Dress nice, pants suit for women or dress. Men shirt and tie and dress pants.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Corrections Corporation of America?
Chief of Management and unit manager, 3 weeks.
How flexible is your work schedule at Corrections Corporation of America?
Not very flexible
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Corrections Corporation of America asks?
How long were you at your last job? How many days did you miss at your last job? Why did you leave your last job?
What's the work from home policy like at Corrections Corporation of America?
No one works from home.
Does Corrections Corporation of America drug test or do a background check?
Yes they do both a drug testing and a background check. Plus if working with a federal contractor, like ICE, a security clearance is necessary as well.
What's the internship program like at Corrections Corporation of America?
There are no internships at this company
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25% of Corrections Corporation of America employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 50% would not recommend working at Corrections Corporation of America to their friends.
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