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 97 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 26 reviews)); "Driving new equipment and great coworkers" ((in 11 reviews)); "Advancement Opportunities" ((in 9 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 60 reviews)); "shifting, chronic favoritism, dangerous work environment, and lack of an adequate work" ((in 24 reviews)); "bad supervisors above the officers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and overtime hours" ((in 16 reviews)); "Each EE is affected by poor leadership and can be fired at any time." ((in 15 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

4.0

Jul 26, 2016

DO

Former do in cali

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As difficult as you want it to be. There will always be work in law enforcement agencies good place to start for experience.

Cons

Always short of staff. And sometimes mandate you when you've always voluntered

1.0

Jul 21, 2016

geo group

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best part of the job is some of the workers i worked with.

Cons

Very low pay for the amount of work you have. You get tons piled on you and nothing to compensate you for it. Things are promised to you and never followed through. Toxic working environment. The mood of the day is depended on how the bosses days are going.

3.0

Jul 12, 2016

Correctional Officer Review

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent Schedule, good base pay, great people, overtime is available frequently if desired.

Cons

Shift work, possibility of working a double when inconvenient, possibly stressful environment.

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