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Department of Corrections
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Industry: Public Administration · HQ: Baton Rouge, LA · https://www.corrections.state.la.us

Department of Corrections Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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3.7
Average Rating
(based on 40 Department of Corrections Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.4
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.1
Person You Work For
4.0
Rewards You Receive
3.5
Support You Get
3.6
Way You Work
4.0
Work Setting
3.5
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Computer Systems Analyst
in Fort Myers, FL
Person You Work For 3.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.2 / 5 Work Setting 3.1 / 5
Support You Get 3.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.2 / 5
Company Culture 2.8 / 5 Way You Work 3.1 / 5
Electrician
in Miami, FL
People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5 Support You Get 4.5 / 5
Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.1 / 5 Company Culture 3.8 / 5
Way You Work 4.1 / 5
Probation Officer
in Orlando, FL
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 4.8 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
HR Development Specialist

"It was a great job."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.1 / 5
Company Culture 2.6 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Data Entry Operator
in Doral, FL
Person You Work For 3.5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.6 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2.8 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Stores Supervisor

"Great medical benefits and retirement."

Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 4.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 4.8 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Government Operations Consultant
in Orlando, FL
Person You Work For 4.6 / 5 People You Work With 4.1 / 5 Work Setting 4.2 / 5
Support You Get 4.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.5 / 5
Company Culture 4.1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Correctional Officer
Person You Work For 3.3 / 5 People You Work With 2.8 / 5 Work Setting 1.2 / 5
Rewards You Receive 1.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.7 / 5 Way You Work 3.7 / 5
Administrative Assistant
in Pueblo, CO
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Corrections Officer
in Henning, TN
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3.1 / 5 Work Setting 2.1 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2.1 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Correctional Officer

"I enjoyed my job being a Correctional Officer, but work conditions could be better."

Clinical Counseling Specialist

"I work within the jail - a fairly harsh environment that one needs to adjust to."

Database Administrator

"A great place to work. Very political."

Vocational Instructor
in Blythe, CA

What don't you like about working at Department of Corrections?

"Have been dealing with pay cuts and furlough days each month, threatened with layoffs."

Pharmacist

"OKay place"

What do you like about working at Department of Corrections?

"Other co-workers, hours and proximity to home"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"awareness of surroundings"

What don't you like about working at Department of Corrections?

"No career advancement, little influence from other pharmacists to expand as a pharmacist, stagnant work environment"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"more flexibility on issues and less micro=management"

Department of Corrections Reviews FAQs

Is Department of Corrections a good company to work for?

Department of Corrections has an overall rating of 3.7 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 40 Department of Corrections Review Ratings left anonymously by Department of Corrections employees, which is 5% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 90% of employees would recommend working at Department of Corrections.

Does Department of Corrections pay their employees well?

Department of Corrections employees earn $35,000 annually on average, or $17 per hour, which is 47% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 16 Department of Corrections employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Department of Corrections Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Department of Corrections?

90% of employees would recommend working at Department of Corrections with the overall rating of 3.7 out of 5. Employees also rated Department of Corrections 3.4 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.5 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 3.6 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Department of Corrections?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Department of Corrections is a Chief Medical Officer at $213,000 annually. Browse Department of Corrections Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Department of Corrections?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Department of Corrections is a Customer Service Manager at $14,000 annually. Browse Department of Corrections Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Department of Corrections?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Department of Corrections to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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