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 47 reviews)); "Great people that work there and its nothing like what you read on the news." ((in 27 reviews)); "Driving new equipment and great coworkers" ((in 11 reviews)); "A good opportunity to obtain experience working with the offender population" ((in 10 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 62 reviews)); "Toxic, favoritism, unclear expectations, lack of communication" ((in 24 reviews)); "bad supervisors above the officers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and overtime hours" ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible they o not value their employees." ((in 13 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

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

5.0

Jan 14, 2024

Good

Correctional officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay good real good over time

Cons

Hours hours hours hours and hours

The GEO Group Response

2y

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.

3.0

Oct 28, 2023

Great money opportunity

Officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You make a lot of money working here , depending on how much overtime you put in more or less.

Cons

The overtime is mandatory, so you’re working 5 days 12 hr shifts a week a minimum. Unless you volunteer to sign up for a 4hr, 8hr or 12hr shift on your days off. No advancement. Everyone makes the same amount no matter the years . You can be a LT but you go on salary and still have to work overtime unpaid . Officers are beneath them and we make more money than our supervisors.

The GEO Group Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. We are sorry that you felt the management staff was not supportive during your employment with GEO. We will share this information with the appropriate individuals within the organization to address this concern.

2.0

Sep 20, 2023

An ok job, but not a place to consider making a career out of.

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can't think of a pro at the moment

Cons

Short staffed, and poor management. Under qualified people are given management positions because they don't pay enough to attract qualified people. The prisons are time based contracts. The place can close down and leave you high and dry. Not a place to work if you're looking for a career.

The GEO Group Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. We are sorry that you felt the management staff was not supportive during your employment with GEO. We will share this information with the appropriate individuals within the organization to address this concern.

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