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

2.0

Sep 22, 2015

Eh

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good entry-level position, but don't stay too long or you'll be stuck in your position. 2 years at the most.

Cons

Management has a tough time understanding the needs of their employees. It seems once people get in management, they let it get to their heads

3.0

Aug 27, 2015

Assistant Shift Supervisor/Sergeant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The GEO Group provides excellent training, medical benefits, and advancement opportunities to employees who show initiative, expertise, and growth in their current position.

Cons

Pay is terrible, Administrations does not care at all about staff, long hours with little compensation or appreciation, employees are often reprimanded as harshly as possible under what is supposed to be a "progressive" disciplinary policy.

3.0

Aug 26, 2015

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Substance abuse counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with inmates was a challenging and rewarding experience.

Cons

Working in a prison environment was very restrictive.

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