Question 1

Does The GEO Group pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at The GEO Group?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at The GEO Group?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"Pay is good and acceptable" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good benefits and they try to keep moral high." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people that work there and its nothing like what you read on the news." ((in 25 reviews)); "A good opportunity to obtain experience working with the offender population" ((in 10 reviews)); "Some staff are alright" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Poor management and lots and lots of nitpicking" ((in 58 reviews)); "Favoritism is horrible at this facility." ((in 25 reviews)); "Long hours and overtime hours" ((in 18 reviews)); "bad supervisors above the officers" ((in 17 reviews)); "Each EE is affected by poor leadership and can be fired at any time." ((in 14 reviews))

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed The GEO Group locations?

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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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