Does The GEO Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The GEO Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The GEO Group. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The GEO Group?

46% of The GEO Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The GEO Group 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The GEO Group?

Correctional Officer (118) , Case Manager (64) , Detention Officer (37) , Security Officer (16) , Officer (15) , Corrections Officer (14) , Substance Abuse Counselor (14) , Registered Nurse (12) , Director (8) , Program Manager (8) , Captain (7) , Business Manager (6) , Manager (6) , Monitor (6) , Human Resources Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at The GEO Group according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and acceptable" ((in 92 reviews)); "Good benefits and they try to keep moral high." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great people that work there and its nothing like what you read on the news." ((in 25 reviews)); "Driving new equipment and great coworkers" ((in 12 reviews)); "A good opportunity to obtain experience working with the offender population" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The GEO Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lots and lots of nitpicking" ((in 61 reviews)); "Favoritism and Nepotism is extremely high." ((in 22 reviews)); "bad supervisors above the officers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Fast paced, overwhelming at times, long hours." ((in 16 reviews)); "Each EE is affected by poor leadership and can be fired at any time." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about The GEO Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The GEO Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at The GEO Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The GEO Group locations?

Boca Raton , Lawton , Folkston , Florence , San Antonio , Lovejoy , Houston , Newark , Conroe , Aurora , San Diego , Pearsall , New Castle , Big Spring , Adelanto , Hobbs , Karnes City , Plainfield , Tacoma , Graceville , McFarland , Aurora , Baldwin , Winton , Eagle Pass , Los Angeles , Denver , South Bay , Milledgeville , Trenton

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The GEO Group

The GEO Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(866 total reviews)

George C. Zoley

46% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

The GEO Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 866 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The GEO Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

866 reviews

2.0

Mar 1, 2025

Overtime

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overtime was good for the pay

Cons

Overtime was mandatory and became beyond exhausting

5.0

Feb 23, 2025

It's ok

Detention officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Great experience Free meals

Cons

It's what you want it to be. Get your experience and leave

The GEO Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to share about your employment experience at GEO. We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Thank you for your time with GEO.

1.0

Feb 20, 2025

Awful place to work

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full time plus overtime availability

Cons

They do not pay you your full earnings No pay for PTO days Everything is 3rd party so HR cannot help you They randomly drop your insurance without warning, but you still have to pay for it. Ridiculous rules, like you cannot bring in a styrofoam drink cup BUT you can bring in plastic.. They constantly spill workers lunches during pat down and do not refund or replace them. You basically cannot defend yourself or the prisoners can file reports on you and you can get charges. No family time, they'll work you till you drop off you let them.

The GEO Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. At GEO we strive for excellence in everything we do, including how we treat our employees. We're sorry that you had a negative experience with your supervisor. We will be sure to share these comments with the appropriate people. We encourage our employees to contact our Employee Hotline Number so that these can be reviewed and addressed as needed.

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