On average, employees at Department of Corrections give their company a 3.7 rating out of 5.0 - which is 5% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Department of Corrections employees are Correctional Officers submitting an average rating of 3.6 and Corrections Officers with a rating of 3.4.
"Great company to work for. Amazing work environment. The Department of Corrections has an amazing work environment and you get to help people every day. The benefits are good. Vacation time, good medical benefits, and overtime whenever you want it. I really do not have any complaints about the Department of Corrections."
"Cover Letter Date: January 24, 2020 I maintain a Bachelors of Science in Information Systems and a Masters Degree in Education. I have supported many different computer platforms and Window operating systems. I also have good customer service and communication skills. I work well with IT groups or independently. I am ready to work immediately and able to relocate. I look forward to meeting and managing your business goals, and looking forward to a interview. Thank you Arthur Guerrero"
"Great medical benefits and retirement."
"working with this company was a great experience and I loved it."
What do you like about working at Department of Corrections?
"the shift I had which was 3 to 11 pm, the manatory overtime, and more"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"I cannot say anything bad about the company I worked for"
What don't you like about working at Department of Corrections?
"The Union president does not help the officers in difficulties"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Management to me means doing your best for the company"
"I've worked for the Department of Corrections for 5 years. The leadership in OIT is very encouraging and supportive. They push us to pursue trainings and to challenge ourselves."
"I have been working for a state penitentiary for about the past 9 years. The experience was an eye-opener and taught me many things about the quality of people and how their current situation in life does not determine the type of person they truly are."
"Good place to work with excellent benefits."
"I have worked with the Folsom State Prison for almost 3 years. Since working there, I have gained invaluable experience as a phlebotomist under the most trying of circumstances. Working with inmates, patients, has taught me to be very detailed and focused on what I am doing at all times. At no time have ever felt in danger, as most might think, in fact I have thoroughly enjoyed working there and would recommend to anyone that the prison system is a good place to gain experience."
"Overall good company. May have budgeting issues at times."
What do you like about working at Department of Corrections?
"Structure, it is ran basically like the military strong with structure and organization"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Interview the officers they know all of the internal issues that are impacting the positive social changes for future rehabilitation."
What don't you like about working at Department of Corrections?
"Lack of motivation in leadership and skills displayed by leaders"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Begin with changing management as the corruption for unprofessionalism begins high and trickles down..."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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