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996045 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details)
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996075 - Disclosure - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities - Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details)
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996085 - Disclosure - Debt (Details) 2
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996335 - Disclosure - Business Segments and Geographic Information - Schedule of Segment Assets (Details)
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996425 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details)
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996465 - Schedule - Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details)
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Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Original issue (discount) premium
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Lower range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Land [Member]
Land
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
2029
12/31/2029
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent
Less Restricted investments - non-current
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Estimate of possible loss
18.23-27.35
Exercise Prices Range Three [Member]
Exercise prices range three.
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name
US corrections and detention.
Us Corrections And Detention [Member]
U.S. Secure Services
Deductible amount for hospital professional insurance liability.
Deductible Amount For Hospital Professional Insurance Liability
Deductible amount for hospital professional insurance liability
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Provisions using statutory federal income tax rate
Golden State Annex [Member]
Golden State Annex
Golden State Annex
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Deferred revenue
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Robet deyton facility.
Robet Deyton Facility [Member]
Robet Deyton Facility
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Marketable equity and fixed income securities.
Marketable Equity And Fixed Income Securities
Marketable equity and fixed income securities
Number of Beds in Facility Which Has Notice of Intent to Award Contract For
Numberof Bedsin Facility Which Has Noticeof Intentto Award Contract For
Number of beds
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Foreign net operating losses carry forward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Total minimum lease payments
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates
Percentage of profit share of parent in joint venture.
Percentage Of Profit Share Of Parent In Joint Venture
Percentage of Profit Share of Parent in Joint Venture
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Tranche One
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
2028
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, inclusive of the federal tax benefit on state income taxes, pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Net
Unrecognized tax benefits, net
Number of days prior to stated maturity days for springing maturity date.
Number of Days Prior to Stated Maturity Days for Springing Maturity Date
Number of days prior to stated maturity days for springing maturity date
Recourse Status [Axis]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Expiration Period
Expiration period.
Year Idled
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service Cost
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock granted
Shares, Outstanding
Ending Balance (in shares)
Beginning Balance (in shares)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Benefits Paid
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Stock-based option awards contractual term maximum
Stock-Based Option Awards Contractual Term Maximum
Stock-based option awards contractual term maximum.
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Tax provision (benefit) on pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax, Total
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Level 2
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Deferred tax liability, undistributed foreign earnings
Health Care Services in Australia [Member]
Health care services in Australia.
Health Care Services in Australia
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type
State tax credits carryforward.
State Tax Credits Carryforward
State tax credits
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
2029
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities, Total
Current portion of long-term debt
Segment insurance maximum recoverage per occurrence.
Segment Insurance Maximum Recoverage Per Occurrence
GEO care insurance maximum recoverable per occurrence
Lessor operating lease expiration period.
Lessor Operating Lease Expiration Period
Lessor operating lease expiration period
Income tax reconciliation tax impact of vested equity compensation.
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Impact Of Vested Equity Compensation
Tax impact of vested equity compensation
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities - non-current
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-Based Payment [Table]
Schedule Of Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments [Table]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Beginning Balance
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Ending Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Federal tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount, Total
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total
Agreement term.
Agreement Term
Agreement term
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Award vesting rights (as percent)
Additional revolver.
Additional Revolver [Member]
Additional Revolver
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Guadalupe county correctional facility.
Guadalupe County Correctional Facility [Member]
Guadalupe County Correctional Facility
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
Broward transitional center.
Broward Transitional Center [Member]
Broward Transitional Center
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Prepaid Taxes
Federal and state income tax overpayments
Equity [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Policy [Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Deferred compensation, interest rate on employer contribution
Deferred Compensation Interest Rate On Employer Contribution
Deferred compensation, interest rate on employer contribution.
Title and Position [Axis]
Title of Individual
Tranche two loan.
Tranche Two Loan [Member]
Tranche 2 loans
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Five
2029
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Weighted Average Assumptions for Expense
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Reissuance of treasury shares / Sale of treasury shares
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Long-term debt, gross
10.250% Senior Notes Due 2028
Ten Point Two Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
Ten point two five zero percent senior notes due 2028.
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing capacity remaining
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization period
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Change in restricted investments
Payments for Proceeds from Restricted Investments
Payments for proceeds from restricted investments.
Electronic monitoring services and other reentry.
Electronic Monitoring Services and Other Reentry [Member]
Electronic Monitoring Services and Other Reentry
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Interest rate swap derivatives
Fair value of swap assets
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Number Of Annual Performance Metrics
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Number Of Annual Performance Metrics
Performance measurement
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Department Of Justice, State Of Victoria [Member]
Department Of Justice State Of Victoria [Member]
Department of Justice, State of Victoria
Auditor Opinion [Text Block]
George C. Zoley
George C Zoley [Member]
George C. Zoley.
Former CEO
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:
Time Based Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Time-based restricted stock award.
Time-based Restricted Stock Award
Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center [Member]
Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center
Unallocated Amount.
Unallocated Amount [Abstract]
Unallocated amounts:
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Furniture, fixtures and computer software.
Furniture Fixtures And Computer Software [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and computer software
Ravenhall [Member]
Ravenhall [Member]
Ravenhall
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Cash consideration
Tax expense for uncertain tax position
Tax Expense For Uncertain Tax Position
Tax expense for uncertain tax position.
Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Federal Bureau of Prisons [Member]
BOP
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
2029
2029, finance lease
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
2028
Income Statement [Abstract]
Ten point five zero zero percent public second lien notes due two thousand twenty eight.
Ten Point Five Zero Zero Percent Public Second Lien Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
10.500% Public Second Lien Notes due 2028
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Senior notes, fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Debt instrument, fair value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Issuance of common stock (ESPP)
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
2025
2025, finance lease
Separation and general release agreement.
Separation And General Release Agreement [Member]
Separation And General Release Agreement
Technology.
Technology [Member]
Technology
AttorneysFeesCostsAndInterestAmount
Attorneys Fees Costs And Interest Amount
Attorneys fees costs and interest amount
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, after Year Five
Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net Loss
Ten Point Two Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty One [Member]
Ten point two five zero percent unsecured notes due two thousand thirty one.
10.250% Unsecured Notes due 2031
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] [Default]
North Lake Correctional Facility
North Lake Correctional Facility [Member]
North Lake Correctional Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Performance-based restricted stock award.
Performance-based Restricted Stock Award
Long Term Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Long term equity incentive plan.
LTIP
Schedule of changes in intangible assets by major class.
Schedule Of Changes In Intangible Assets By Major Class Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Customer [Axis]
Customer
Redemption, Period One
If Redeemed Prior to August 19, 2023
After occurrence of redemption
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Additional shares authorized
Facility Constructions and Design.
Facility Constructions And Design [Member]
Facility Constructions and Design
Facility Construction and Design
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
2027
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable at December 31, 2024
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Thereafter, finance lease
Thereafter
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs
Contract award term.
Life term of contract
Contract award term
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Maximum exposure, undiscounted
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Cover
Cover [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
U.S. Marshals Service
US Marshals Service [Member]
U.S. marshals service.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income
Per share amount
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Net income per share - basic
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Decrease in valuation allowance
Increase in valuation allowance
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Table]
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Less:
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Financing activities for finance leases
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Yield volatility rates.
Yield Volatility Rates [Member]
Yield Volatility
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt.
Debt Repayment Schedules Under Capital Lease Obligations Long Term Debt And Non Recourse Abstract Debt [Abstract]
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
Assets Held For Sale, Number Of Properties
Assets Held For Sale Number Of Properties
Assets held for sale, number of properties
Kingman correctional and rehabilitation facility.
Kingman Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility [Member]
Kingman Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance leases
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation Of Assets From Segment To Consolidated [Table]
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Non-recourse debt
Debt instrument amortization rate.
Debt Instrument Amortization Rate
Debt instrument, amortization rate
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Retained earnings
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options outstanding, Ending Balance (in Shares)
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance (in Shares)
Directors appointed to board by each party.
Directors Appointed To Board By Each Party
Directors appointed to board by each party
Ten Point Two Five Zero Percent Senior Notes Due 2031 [Member]
Ten point two five zero percent senior notes due 2031.
10.250% Senior Notes Due 2031
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current Assets
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Capital shares reserved for future issuance
UNITED STATES
U.S. operations
Other Segment Items
Other General Expense
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Benefit Payments Representing the Company's Obligations to Fomer CEO and Employees
Rio Grande Processing Center
Rio Grande Processing Center [Member]
Rio Grande Processing Center.
Percentage of profit share of noncontrolling in joint venture.
Percentage Of Profit Share Of Noncontrolling In Joint Venture
Percentage of Profit Share of Noncontrolling in Joint Venture
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Total
Total net deferred tax liabilities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment, Tax
Tax provision on marketable securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment, Tax, Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited/Canceled Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Issued, Principal
Debt securities, aggregate principal amount
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, shares issued
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Federal net operating loss carryforwards
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
2028
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Recurring
Proceeds from the sale of treasury shares
Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Equity Method Investments
Investment in joint venture
Shayn P. March [Member]
Shayn P. March.
Shayn P. March
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-Sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-Sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total
Change in marketable securities, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $(4), $253 and $(255)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Contracts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Contracts Receivable Policy [Text Block]
Contracts Receivable
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Capitalized computer software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net, Total
Capitalized Computer Software, Net, Beginning Balance
Capitalized Computer Software, Net, Ending Balance
Entity [Domain]
Entity
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Other, net
Proceeds From Sale Of Real Estate And Other Assets
Proceeds From Sale Of Real Estate And Other Assets
Proceeds from sale of real estate and other assets
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock Award
The GEO Group Australia [Member]
The G E O Group Australia [Member]
The GEO Group Australia
Nine point five zero zero percent private second lien notes due two thousand twenty eight.
Nine Point Five Zero Zero Percent Private Second Lien Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
9.500% Private Second Lien Notes due 2028
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Eight Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Secured Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Eight point six two five percent senior secured notes due 2029.
8.625% Senior Secured Notes Due 2029
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued payroll and related taxes
Employee-related Liabilities, Current, Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted (in shares)
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
US Treasury (UST) Interest Rate [Member]
U.S. Treasury Rates
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Charged to Cost and Expenses
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Percentage of principal amount redeemed
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. remaining contractual life
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Variable interest entity ownership percentage in joint venture
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Risk free interest rates
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Debt issuance costs included in other non-current assets
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Restricted stock outstanding shares, Ending Balance (in shares)
Restricted stock outstanding shares, Beginning Balance (in shares)
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
2026
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Current portion of finance lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current, Total
Current portion of long-term debt
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest capitalized in property and equipment
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Lease Liabilities
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Domestic Country
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Lessor, operating lease, term of contract
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Depreciation
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Net Periodic Pension Cost
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
SOFR
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Proceeds from stock options exercised (in shares)
Options exercised (in Shares)
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization)
Operating Costs and Expenses, Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercisable (in Shares)
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Expense related to contributions
Other adjustment to (distributions in excess of earnings)/earnings in excess of distributions.
Other Adjustment to (Distributions in Excess of Earnings)/Earnings in Excess of Distributions
Other adjustment to (distributions in excess of earnings)/earnings in excess of distributions
Reentry services [Member].
Reentry Services [Member]
Reentry Services
Customer [Domain]
Customer
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Debt instrument, interest rate terms
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of Debt
Value per partnership interest shares.
Value Per Partnership Interest Shares
Value per partnership interest shares
Lease, Liability
Lease Liability
Total lease liabilities
Labor and Related Taxes
Labor and Related Expense
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Weighted average interest rates on outstanding borrowings
Financial Statement Error Correction
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative Expenses
General and Administrative Expense, Total
General and administrative expenses
Kensani corrections.
Kensani Corrections
Kensani Corrections [Member]
Debt issuance costs.
Debt Issuance Costs Policy [Text Block]
Debt Issuance Costs
Principal exchanges of debt.
PrincipalExchangesofDebt
Principal Exchanges of Debt
Realized/unrealized gain on investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Total
Realized/unrealized gain on investments
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Accumulated undistributed earnings
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income
Net income
Net income (loss)
Debt Instrument, Variable Interest Rate, Type [Extensible Enumeration]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating cash flows for operating leases
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Benefit Plans
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Total
Debt instrument, discount
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Disallowed Non-equity Executive Compensation
Income tax reconciliation, nondeductible expense, disallowed non-equity executive compensation.
Disallowed executive compensation - non-equity
Agreement termination date
Agreement Termination Date
Agreement termination date.
Prospectus supplement.
Prospectus Supplement [Member]
Prospectus Supplement
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Provision for credit losses
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Options non-vested, ending balance (in shares)
Options non-vested, beginning balance (in shares)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Other, net
General Liability Insurance Maximum Coverage In Aggregate
General Liability Insurance Maximum Coverage In Aggregate
General liability insurance maximum coverage in annual aggregate
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Issuance of common stock (ESPP) (in shares)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Exercise Prices and Related Information of Stock Option Outstanding
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures, Total
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)
Lessee, Lease, Renewal Term
Lessee Lease Renewal Term
Operating lease, renewal term
Restricted Cash and Investments
Restricted cash and investments, current and non-current
Restricted Cash and Investments, Total
Maximum value of principal amount outstanding on maturity date.
Maximum Value of Principal Amount Outstanding on Maturity Date
Maximum value of principal amount outstanding on maturity date
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Summary of the activity of stock option awards, shares
Cost already spent on existing active capital projects.
Cost Already Spent On Existing Active Capital Projects
Cost already spent on existing active capital projects
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Interest Income (Expense), Operating
Net interest expense
Interest Income (Expense), Net, Total
Long term debt ,Nonrecourse Debt and capital lease obligation excluding current portion.
Long Term Debt Nonrecourse Debt And Capital Lease Obligation Excluding Current Portion
Non-current portion
Number of Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Number Of Non Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Number of non-contributory defined benefit pension plans
Workforce Subject to Collective-Bargaining Arrangements Expiring within One Year [Member]
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements Expiring within One Year
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Revenue Benchmark
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Loss contingency, judgement value
Exercise prices range four.
Exercise Prices Range Four [Member]
27.35-34.42
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity
Philadelphia Residential [Member]
Philadelphia Residential [Member]
Philadelphia Residential
Perry County Correctional Facility
Perry County Correctional Facility [Member]
Perry county correctional facility.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Internal-Use Software
ISAP Contract
Intensive Supervision and Appearance Program Contract [Member]
Intensive supervision and appearance program contract.
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Impairment of Leasehold
Impairment charge
Jose Gordo.
Jose Gordo [Member]
Jose Gordo
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Product Concentration Risk
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Remaining capital required for existing active capital projects.
Remaining Capital Required For Existing Active Capital Projects
Remaining capital required for existing active capital projects
Borrowings under revolver and term loans.
Borrowings Under Revolver And Term Loans
Borrowings under exchange and senior credit facility
Reduction of government guarantee in case of default.
Reduction Of Government Guarantee In Case Of Default
Reduction of government guarantee in case of default
Redemption price percentage
Percentage of principal amount of notes to be purchased
Percentage of redemption price
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual balance.
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Balance
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Five Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Five Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due2024 [Member]
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
5.875% Senior Notes
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents shown in the statement of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Total
Exchange credit agreement.
Exchange Credit Agreement [Member]
Exchange Credit Agreement
Owned And Leased, Youth Services [Member]
Owned And Leased Youth Services [Member]
Owned and Leased: Youth Services
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Less: amount of lease payment representing interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Interest imputed on finance leases
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Cash Award Granted, Amount
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, cash payment
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
2029
Equity Method Investment [Table]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Ten Point Five Percent Public Second Lien Notes due 2028 Member
Ten Point Five Percent Public Second Lien Notes due 2028 Member
10.500% Public Second Lien Notes due 2028
Shayn March
Shayn March [Member]
Shayn March.
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Discount Rate
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Total
Deferred tax asset related to unexercised stock options and restricted stock grants
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating lease cost
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Dividends
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]
Tranche Three
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms
Debt instrument, payment terms
Convertible Debt [Member]
Convertible Notes
Convertible Debt
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Related Party
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense
Restricted stock expense
Lease, Cost
Total lease cost
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Fair Value of Shares Issued
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, value of shares issued
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Operating cash flows for finance leases
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Notes Payable, Other Payables
Summary Of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Table[
Summary Of Business Organization Operations And Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Business Organization Operations And Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Coleman Hall
Coleman Hall [Member]
Coleman Hall [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
9.500% Senior Second Lien Secured Notes Due 2028
Nine Point Five Zero Zero Percent Second Lien Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
Nine point five zero zero percent second lien secured notes due two thousand twenty eight.
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Expected weighted average period to recognize expense
Foreign Country
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Nine Point Five Zero Zero Percent Private Second Lien Notes Due 2028.
Nine Point Five Zero Zero Percent Private Second Lien Notes Due 2028 [Member]
9.500% Private Second Lien Notes due 2028
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract]
Geographical Information
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Federal income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations, total
Twenty years term of contract.
Twenty Years Term Of Contract [Member]
Twenty Years Term of Contract
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Company Contributions
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Total net deferred tax assets
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis
South Texas ICE Processing Center
South Texas I C E Processing Center [Member]
South Texas ICE Processing Center.
Assets
Assets
Total Assets
Reportable segment assets
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected term
Minimum period for payment receivable in arrears for services.
Minimum Period For Payment Receivable In Arrears For Services
Minimum period for payment receivable in arrears for services
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current
ICE
U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement [Member]
U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Foreign
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested (in shares)
Secured overnight financing rate data (SOFR) forward rates.
Secured Overnight Financing Rate Data (SOFR) Forward Rates [Member]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate Data (SOFR) Forward Rates
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Equity [Abstract]
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates, net of income tax provision of $802, $868 and $740
Segments [Axis]
Segments
Lease, Right Of Use Asset
Lease Right Of Use Asset
Total lease assets
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
SOUTH AFRICA
South African operations
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets:
Effect of tax rate differential in foreign jurisdictions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited/canceled (in shares)
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Notes Receivable
Payment received on note receivable
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Notes Receivable, Total
Six Percent Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Six Percent Senior Notes Due2026 [Member]
6.00% Senior Notes due 2026
6.00% Senior Notes
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
2026
2026, finance lease
Maximum period for payment receivable in arrears for services.
Maximum Period For Payment Receivable In Arrears For Services
Maximum period for payment receivable in arrears for services
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Balance at End of Period
Balance at Beginning of Period
Credit spreads.
Credit Spreads [Member]
Credit Spreads
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Plan Assets at Fair Value, End of Year
Plan Assets at Fair Value, Beginning of Year
Grant Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award Grant Date
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award grant date
Adelanto ICE Processing Center
Adelanto I C E Processing Center [Member]
Adelanto ICE Processing Center.
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt instrument, face amount
Carrying value of leased facilities.
Carrying Value Of Leased Facilities
Carrying value of leased facilities
Number of letters of guarantee outstanding under separate international facilities relating to performance guarantees.
Number Of Letters Of Guarantee Outstanding Under Separate International Facilities Relating To Performance Guarantees
Number of letters of guarantee outstanding under separate international facilities relating to performance guarantees
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax, Total
Pension liability adjustment, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $385, $(88) and $1,500, respectively
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested and expected to vest, Wtd. Avg Remaining Contractual Term
Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2020-06
Depreciation
Depreciation expense
Depreciation, Total
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion Feature
Debt exchange, description
Repayment of Long-Term Debt, Long-Term Lease Obligation, and Capital Security
Payments on long-term debt
Repayment of Long-Term Debt, Long-Term Lease Obligation, and Capital Security, Total
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Equity Incentive Plans
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag]
Facility construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
5.125% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Five Point One Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due2023 [Member]
5.125% Senior Notes due 2023
5.125% Senior Notes
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating leases
Accrued for payment of interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, CODM, Individual Title and Position or Group Name [Extensible Enumeration]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Labor Force Concentration Risk [Member]
Labor Force Concentration Risk
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finance Leases
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Unrealized holding gain (loss) of equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Options forfeited/canceled, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Lease Income
Rental income
Lease Income, Total
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of common shares
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred income tax assets
Total deferred tax assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Actuarial Gain
Actuarial (Gain) Loss
Evans [Member]
Evans [Member]
Evans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Lease Contractual Term [Axis]
Lease Contractual Term
Leased facilities accumulated depreciation.
Leased Facilities Accumulated Depreciation
Leased facilities accumulated depreciation
Rivers Correctional Facility
Rivers Correctional Facility [Member]
Rivers correctional facility.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
GEO Secure Services [Member]
G E O Secure Services [Member]
GEO Secure Services
Secure Services
International Services Segment.
International Services Segment [Member]
International
International Services
Document Type
Document Type
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate, Floor
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Floor
Variable rate, floor
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Number of beds in detention facility
Numberof Bedsin Detention Facility
Design Capacity
United States and International.
United States And International [Member]
United States and International
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Discount on purchase of Common Stock for employee from the current market price
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received
Total
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
2029
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Lease, Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Accumulated Benefit Obligation, End of Year
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period
Revenue Recognition, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lease Revenue
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense
Stock option plan expense
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options granted (in shares)
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Changes in the Company's Goodwill Balances
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and investments
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Percentage of Outstanding Stock Maximum
Taxable income to its stockholders equity
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements
Contract Term, Operation Of Facility
Contract Term Operation Of Facility
Facility operation contract term
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest Cost
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities, Total
Redemption, Period Two
If Redeemed On Or After August 19, 2023, But Prior to August 19, 2024
Redeemed before April 15, 2026
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Finance lease assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization, Total
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Fair value of stock-based awards
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimation of Fair Value
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Foreign income taxes (benefit):
Income (loss) before income taxes, equity earnings in affiliates, and discontinued operations.
Income Loss Before Income Taxes Equity Earnings In Affiliates And Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates
Tranche one loan.
Tranche One Loan [Member]
Tranche 1 loans
Cheyenne Mountain Recovery Center
Cheyenne Mountain Recovery Center [Member]
Cheyenne mountain recovery center.
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type
Repayments of Other Debt
Payments on non-recourse debt
ICE Processing Center
ICE Processing Center Member
ICE Processing Center.
Construction Payable, Current
Construction retainage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal tax benefit
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Net Loss
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
2027
12/31/2027
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit agreement.
Credit Agreement
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
Spring Correctional Facility [Member]
Spring Correctional Facility.
Big Spring Correctional Facility
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Geographical Information
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Deferred income taxes and tax credits
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits, Total
Debt Instrument, Repaid, Principal
Debt instrument retired principal amount
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenues
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Brian Evans
Brian Evans [Member]
Brian Evans.
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the Statutory U.S. Federal Tax Rate (21%) and the Effective Income Tax Rate
Allowance for credit losses
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Abstract]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities
Other Long-Term Debt
Other debt
Other Long-Term Debt, Total
Other debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
Non Rule 10b5-1 Arr Modified [Flag]
Non Rule 10b5-1 Arr Modified [Flag].
Nonrecourse [Member]
Non-recourse debt
J. David Donahue [Member]
J. David Donahue [Member]
J. David Donahue
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Deductible amount for directors and officers insurance liability.
Deductible Amount For Directors And Officers Insurance Liability
Deductible amount for directors and officers insurance liability
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Deduction
Unrecognized tax benefits interest deduction.
Unrecognized tax benefits interest deduction
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Payment of estimated liability related to assessment for audited period
Payment of estimated liability related to assessment for audited period.
Hector Garza Center Member
Hector Garza Center Member
Hector Garza Center
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium, Total
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Unamortized premium
Debt instrument, premium
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance
Florence west correctional and rehabilitation facility.
Florence West Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility [Member]
Florence West Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Deferred Tax Assets, Leasing Arrangements
Deferred Tax Assets Leasing Arrangements
Operating lease liability
Trade Names [Member]
Trade names
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction, Total
Depreciation and amortization
Segment reporting information operating income.
Segment Reporting Information Operating Income
Operating income from segments
Operating Income from Segments
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt instrument, frequency of payment
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Business Concentration
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Unfunded Status of the Plan
Unfunded Status of the Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change
Other reclassification
Summary of idled facilities and their carrying values, excluding equipment and other assets.
Summary Of Idled Facilities And Their Carrying Values Excluding Equipment And Other Assets Table [Text Block]
Summary of Idled Facilities and Their Carrying Values, Excluding Equipment and Other Assets
Percentage of annual performance award entitled
Percentage Of Annual Performance Award Entitled
Percentage of annual performance award entitled.
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
El Centro Detention Facility
El Centro Detention Facility [Member]
El centro detention facility
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service Operations
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service Operations, Total
Net loss (gain) on asset divestitures/impairment
Unrecognized Net Tax Benefits Interest Deduction
Unrecognized net tax benefits interest deduction.
Unrecognized net tax benefits tax deduction on shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock granted (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Advances to Affiliate
Advances to affiliate
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Stock based compensation expense
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition, Total
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Ownership percentage
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Debt instrument converted amount
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Amortization of Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Two
2026
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of Compensation Increase
Facility management contracts and customer relationships
Facility Management Contracts And Customer Relationships [Member]
Facility management contracts
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Thereafter
Segment reporting CODM profit loss measure how used description
Segment Reporting, CODM, Profit (Loss) Measure, How Used, Description
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Componentsof Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Roll Forward
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Summary Of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Business Organization Operations And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Business Organization Operations And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for Income Taxes
Total U.S. and foreign provision for income taxes
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends - paid
Asset, Held-for-Sale, Not Part of Disposal Group
Assets Held for Sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Total
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Total
(Gain) loss on sale/disposal of property and equipment
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Unrecorded uncertain tax position related to tax deduction on provided shares
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Total
Change in fair value of derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of income tax provision (benefit) of $210, $(161) and $1,640, respectively
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
2026
12/31/2026
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Summary of the activity of restricted stock
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Expected Return on Plan Assets
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt instrument, initial conversion price
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State and local income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations, total
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units
Sale Of Stock Number Of Shares Issued In Transaction
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Table]
Goodwill
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Goodwill
Goodwill, Total
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adopted
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Unrecognized compensation costs related to awards
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Employer discretionary contribution amount
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
2027
2027, finance lease
Leases [Abstract]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology
Equipment [Member]
Equipment
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Percentage of Debt Principal Amount Required To Be Prepaid Before First Anniversary
Percentage of debt principal amount required to be prepaid before first anniversary.
Percentage of debt principal amount required to be prepaid before first anniversary
New Secured Notes, New Unsecured Notes and New Credit Agreement [Member]
New Secured Notes, New Unsecured Notes and New Credit Agreement.
New Secured Notes, New Unsecured Notes And New Credit Agreement
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Proceeds from long term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt, Total
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Percentage of revenue
Concentration risk, percentage
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Finance Lease, Cost
Finance Lease Cost
Total finance lease cost
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Exercise Price Range
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Lease right-of-use assets
Accrued Insurance, Current
Accrued insurance
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Correct Care Australasia Pty Ltd [Member]
Correct care australasia pty ltd.
Correct Care Australasia Pty Ltd
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)
Loan issued, interest rate
GEO Care [Member]
G E O Care [Member]
GEO Care
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Upper range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)
Scenario [Axis]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected dividend rate
Managed Only [Member]
Managed Only [Member]
Managed Only
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Increase decrease in accounts receivable prepaid expense and other assets.
Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expense And Other Assets
Changes in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Deductible amount for worker's compensation insurance liability.
Deductible Amount For Workers Compensation Insurance Liability
Deductible amount for worker's compensation insurance liability
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period
Debt instrument, redemption period
Redemption period
Youth Division
Youth Division [Member]
Youth division.
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Number of contract renewed.
Number of Contract Renewed
Number of contract renewed
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Total
Units of Partnership Interest, Amount
Units of partnership interest, amount
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Reserves for insurance losses.
Reserves For Insurance Losses Policy [Text Block]
Reserves for Insurance Losses
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Ten Point Two Five Zero Percent Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty One [Member]
Ten point two five zero percent secured notes due two thousand thirty one.
10.250% Senior Notes due 2031
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Abraxas
Abraxas [Member]
Abraxas.
Contract Work In Process, Noncurrent
Contract Work In Process Noncurrent
Contract Receivable
Contract receivable
Lessor, Operating Lease, Option to Extend
Lessor, operating lease, option to extend
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Notes
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
2027
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value
Granted, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Events
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Long term debt, nonrecourse debt and capital lease obligation including current portion, net of discount.
Long Term Debt Non Recourse Debt And Capital Lease Obligation Including Current Portion Net Of Discount
Total debt
Liabilities and Equity
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Total deferred compensation liability
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent, Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
2025
12/31/2025
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Unrecognized tax benefits potential penalty
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, Net
Prepaid Expense
Prepaid Expense, Current
Prepaid Expense, Current, Total
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares
Vested (in shares)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the year for:
Idle Reentry Facility [Member]
Idle Reentry Facility [Member]
Idle Reentry Facility
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Per share amount
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net income per share — diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Debt instrument maturity year.
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Debt instrument maturity year
Common Stock, Voting Rights
Common stock, voting rights
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Executive employment agreement.
Executive Employment Agreement [Member]
Executive Employment Agreement
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Certain Employees and Executive Officers [Member]
Certain Employeesand Executive Officers [Member]
Certain Employees and Executive Officers
Eight Point Six Two Five Percent Secured Notes [Member]
Eight point six two five percent secured notes.
8.625% Secured Notes
Forecast [Member]
Scenario forecast
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of common shares (in shares)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Balance at End of Period
Balance at Beginning of Period
Uncertain tax positions
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Option, Nonvested, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options non vested, Wtd. avg. grant date fair value ending balance (in dollars per share)
Options non vested, Wtd. avg. grant date fair value beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Non Residential Services And Other [Member]
Non Residential Services And Other [Member]
Non-residential Services and Other
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting period (in years)
Equity incentive award vesting period
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Deferred compensation liability, current
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current, Total
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Shares issued in connection with exchange for a portion of outstanding debt
Rabbi Trusts
Rabbi trusts.
Rabbi Trusts
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Various agencies of the U.S federal government.
U S Federal Government [Member]
Various agencies of the U.S Federal Government
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Restricted investments:
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Ending Balance
Beginning Balance
Total shareholders’ equity
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Recognized tax benefits that will reduce company's tax rate
Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities
Purchases of marketable securities
McFarland Female Community Reentry Facility
Mc Farland Female Community Reentry Facility [Member]
McFarland female community reentry facility.
Derivative, Notional Amount
Notional amount
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Shareholders’ Equity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Restricted cash and investments
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Fair value of shares vested
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Less: amount of lease payment representing interest
Self Insurance Reserve
Undiscounted reserves for workers compensation and general liability claims
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, description
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Description
Building Improvements [Member]
Buildings and improvements
Legal fees and cost
Legal Fees
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding, Ending Balance, Average Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance, Average Intrinsic Value
Number of managed correctional facilities in Australia
Number Of Managed Correctional Facilities In Australia
Number of managed correctional facilities in Australia
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Related Party
Proceeds From Borrowings On Revolver
Proceeds from borrowings on revolver.
Proceeds from borrowings on revolver
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-Based Payments [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount, Total
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Revenues:
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Foreign currency translation
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Three
2027
Minimum Percent Of R E I T Taxable Income To Be Paid As Dividend Annually
Taxable income to shareholders
Minimum % of REIT taxable income to be paid as dividend annually
Minimum percent of REIT taxable income to be paid as dividend annually.
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Finance leases
Accounts receivable one year past due and still accruing.
Accounts Receivable One Year Past Dueand Still Accruing
Accounts receivable one year past due and still accruing
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reportable business segments
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
Total Pension Cost
Total Pension Cost
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt instrument, maturity date
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Fair value discount rate utilized to adjust cash flow.
Fair Value Discount Rate Utilized To Adjust Cash Flow
Discount rate utilized to adjust cash flow
Debt Instrument, Percentage Of Cash Payment In Aggregate Principal Amount
Debt instrument, percentage of cash payment in aggregate principal amount.
Percentage of cash payment in aggregate principal amount
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease Obligations
Finance Lease Liabilities
Finance Lease Obligations, long-term portion
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Term of Contract.
Term Of Contract [Member]
Term of Contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Discontinued Operations
Total U.S. and foreign provision for income taxes
Eight Point Six Two Five Percent Secured Notes Due Two Thousand And Twenty Nine [Member]
Eight point six two five percent secured notes due two thousand and twenty nine.
8.625% Secured Notes due 2029
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Exercise prices range two.
Exercise Prices Range Two [Member]
8.75-18.23
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards (in shares)
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued interest
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Useful life
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Interest on lease liabilities
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Deductions, Actual Charge-Offs
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 1
U.S. marshals service.
U S Marshals Service [Member]
U.S. Marshals Service
Exercise Prices Range One [Member]
Exercise prices range one.
0-8.75
Idle secure facility.
Idle Secure Facility [Member]
Idle Secure Facility
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Geo UK.
Geo Uk [Member]
GEO UK
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested and expected to vest, Wtd. Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Four
2028
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), after Tax
AOCI net prior service cost
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Debt Issuance Costs in Accrued Expenses
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, Ending Balance, Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term
Letters of credit outstanding relating to performance guarantees.
Lettersof Credit Outstanding Relatingto Performance Guarantees
Letters of guarantee outstanding relating to performance guarantees
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Parent [Member]
Change Marketable Securities, net of tax
Six Point Five Zero Percent Exchangeable Senior Notes [Member]
Six point five zero percent exchangeable senior notes.
6.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Non-vested Stock Option Activity
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Amended Credit Agreement
Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Amended Credit Agreement
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Restricted Cash and Investments
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent, Total
Restricted cash and investments - non-current
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax
Tax provision (benefit) on loss on derivative instrument classified as a cash flow hedge
Capital losses carry forward
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Impairments
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt.
Debt Repayment Schedules Under Capital Lease Obligations Long Term Debt And Non Recourse Debt Table [Text Block]
Debt Repayment Schedules Under Capital Lease Obligations, Long-Term Debt and Non-Recourse Debt
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Long-term portion of the pension liability
Goodwill, Measurement Period Adjustment
Goodwill purchase price
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill impairment charge
Goodwill impairment charge
Impairment charges
Recognized compensation expenses.
Recognized Compensation Expenses Table [Text Block]
Recognized Compensation Expenses
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax [Abstract]
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Options Activity
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic
Less: Undistributed income allocable to participating securities
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic, Total
Long-Term Line of Credit
Revolver
Long-Term Line of Credit, Total
Lessee, Remaining Lease Term
Lessee Remaining Lease Term
Finance lease, remaining term
GEOAmey.
Geo Amey [Member]
GEO Amey
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Estimated construction existing active capital projects cost.
Estimated Construction Existing Active Capital Projects Cost
Estimated construction existing active capital projects cost
ncome tax reconciliation, change in cash surrender value
ncome tax reconciliation, change in cash surrender value.
Change in cash surrender value - COLI
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities Lessee Table [Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee
Grid Note
Grid Note [Member]
Grid note.
Payment to a settlement class
Litigation Settlement, Fee Expense
Expiration date.
Expiration Date
Expiration date
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted-Average Period before Renewal or Extension
Weighted average period before renewal or extension
Wayne Calabrese
Wayne Calabrese [Member]
Wayne Calabrese.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Summary of Property and Equipment
Donahue [Member]
Donahue [Member]
Donahue
Owned And Leased, Community Based [Member]
Owned And Leased Community Based [Member]
Owned and Leased: Community-based
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Correctional, Detention and Residential Treatment Facilities Including Projects Under Development.
Correctional Detention And Residential Treatment Facilities Including Projects Under Development
Correctional, detention and residential treatment facilities including projects under development
AUSTRALIA
Australia operations
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Summary of the activity of stock option awards, weighted average exercise price
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life
Diluted:
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. available to common stockholders:
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax
Total Revenues
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Segments and Geographic Information
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Agreement Retirement Effective Date
Agreement retirement effective date.
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income per Common Share Attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.:
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Thereafter
Western Region Detention Facility.
Western Region Detention Facility [Member]
Western Region Detention Facility
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-Based Compensation Cost
Equity awards
Unrecognized tax benefits net increase (decrease) in interest expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase Decrease In Interest On Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized tax benefits, increase (decrease) in interest on income taxes expense.
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Change in Plan Assets
Lease Contractual Term [Domain]
Lease Contractual Term
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense, Total
Penalties and interest related to the post-audit period
Workforce Subject to Collective-Bargaining Arrangements [Member]
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Components of Company Plan Benefit Expense
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating
Interest Expense
Interest Expense, Total
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income
Contract Work In Process, current
Contract Work In Processcurrent
Contract receivable, current portion
Lessor operating lease renewal period
Lessor, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
2025
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected volatility
Interest rate swap derivatives
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset, Total
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
2028
12/31/2028
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line Of Credit Facility [Table]
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Accrued legal and professional fees
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable
Options exercisable, Number exercisable (in shares)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable, Beginning Balance
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable, Ending Balance
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Restricted stock canceled
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Addition To Accrued Wages Payable Per Month
Addition to acrued wages payable per month
Addition to accrued wages payable per month
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Award Performance Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Award Performance Period
Performance period
Market and performance shares.
Market and Performance Shares [Member]
Market and Performance Shares
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted cash and cash equivalents - current
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current, Total
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. available to common stockholders
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Contributions by Employer
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, employer contribution
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
2028
2028, finance lease
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Restricted stock canceled (in shares)
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Risk and uncertainties.
Risk And Uncertainties Policy [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Term Note
Unsecured Term Note Receivable [Member]
Unsecured term note receivable.
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adoption date
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Tranche Two
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Scheduleof Sharebased Payment Award Restricted Stock Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Fair value assumptions of restricted stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options forfeited/canceled (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Total
Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs
Deferred debt issuance cost, accumulated amortization
Intangible assets.
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Purchase of treasury shares
Purchase of treasury shares
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Change in fair value of derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge
City Area Code
City Area Code
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Benefits Paid
Proceeds from Dividends Received
Dividend distributions received
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Unused revolving commitments fee, percentage
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year One
2025
Inventory, Net, Total
Inventory, Net
Inventory, net
Payment Of Estimated Liability
Payment of estimated liability.
Payment of estimated liability
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
U.S federal income tax rate
Great Plains Correctional Facility.
Great Plains Correctional Facility [Member]
Great Plains Correctional Facility
Great Plains Correctional Facility
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Defined Contribution Plan, Balance
Defined Contribution Plan Balance
Rabbi trust balance
2018 Stock Incentive Plan
A2018 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
A 2018 stock incentive plan.
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Future Minimum Rentals to be Received on Leases
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual reclassification from equity to other non-current liabilities
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Reclassification From Equity To Other Non Current Liabilities
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual reclassification from equity to other non-current liabilities.
Rule 10b5-1 Arr Modified [Flag]
Rule 10b5-1 Arr Modified [Flag].
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Aurora ICE Processing Center and Associated Secure Support Services
Aurora Ice Processing Center And Associated Secure Support Services [Member]
Aurora ice processing center and associated secure support services
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Total
Percentage of trading price per $1,000 principal amount against last reported sale price and exchange rate of notes
Percentage Of Trading Price Per Principal Amount Against Last Reported Sale Price And Exchange Rate Of Notes
Percentage of trading price per principal amount against last reported sale price and exchange rate of notes.
Labor Costs Capitalized
Labor costs capitalized.
Labor costs capitalized
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Other Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued other compensation
Number of lease facilities.
Number Of Lease Facilities
Number of lease facilities
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value, Total
Treasury stock, 0 and 4,209,847 shares at cost, respectively
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt issuance costs, net
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total
Debt issuance fees
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, fixed interest rate
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
D. Ray James Correctional Facility
D Ray James Correctional Facility [Member]
D. ray james correctional facility.
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Leases
The sum of the current income tax expense (benefit) and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining the earnings from its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Income Tax Provision On Equity In Earnings Of Affiliates
Income tax provision on equity in earnings of affiliates
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities, current portion
Less: current obligations under leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Assets obtained from finance lease liabilities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
Income loss from continuing operations and discontinuing operation before income tax and equity income.
Income Loss From Continuing Operations And Discontinuing Operation Before Income Tax And Equity Income Table [Text Block]
Income (loss) Before Income Taxes and Equity Income
Payments for purchase of property plant equipment facility development and expansions.
Payments For Purchase Of Property Plant Equipment Facility Development And Expansions
Capital Expenditures
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Income Tax Authority
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Stated interest rate
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Amortization of debt issuance costs, discount and/or premium and other non-cash interest
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts, Total
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Sources of Revenue
Basic:
Basic earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. available to common stockholders:
Over-Allotment Option [Member]
Over-Allotment Option
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
General liability insurance maximum recoverage per occurrence.
General Liability Insurance Maximum Recoverage Per Occurrence
General liability insurance maximum recoverage per occurrence
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Debt instrument, commencement date of first required payment
Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Dollar Amount
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
2026
Sixty Six Months Term of Contract.
Sixty-Six Months Term of Contract
Sixty Six Months Term of Contract [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP
Residential reentry.
Residential Reentry [Member
Residential Reentry
Impairment Loss On Purchase And Sale Of Facilities
Impairment Loss On Purchase And Sale Of Facilities
Impairment loss on purchase and sale of facilities
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercised, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred tax assets - non-current
Deferred Income Tax Assets
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Owned And Leased, Corrections And Detention [Member]
Owned And Leased Corrections And Detention [Member]
Owned and Leased: Secure Services
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
2026
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued Expenses and other current liabilities
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Beta
Sharebased Compensation Arrangementby Sharebased Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Beta
Beta
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Interest Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock outstanding Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)
Restricted stock outstanding Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Asset, Amount
Asset divestiture
Asset divestitures
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term loan facility.
Term Loan Facility
Income Tax Reconciliation, Interest Deduction on Equity Issued (Convertible Debt)
Income tax reconciliation, interest deduction on equity issued (convertible debt).
Interest deduction on equity issued (convertible debt)
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
South African Custodial Services Pty Limited.
South African Custodial Services Pty Limited [Member]
SACS
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from accrued liabilities, non current
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Accrued Liabilities Noncurrent
Accrued liabilities
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property and Equipment, Net
Other adjustments to Additional Paid-In Capital related to Cornell.
Other Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital
Other adjustments to Additional Paid-In-Capital
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
2025
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
State income taxes (benefit):
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Non-Current Assets
Recourse Status [Domain]
Assets held under capital leases.
Assets Held Under Capital Leases Policy [Text Block]
Assets Held under Finance Leases
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal income taxes (benefit):
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Dividends received from unconsolidated joint ventures
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Accrued property and other taxes
Accrued expenses.
Accrued Expenses [Member]
Accrued Expenses
Segments [Domain]
Segments
Five Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Five Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes Due2022 [Member]
5.875% Senior Notes due 2022
5.875% Senior Notes due 2022
Albert Bo Robinson Assessment & Treatment Center.
Albert Bo Robinson Assessment & Treatment Center [Member]
Albert Bo Robinson Assessment & Treatment Center
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Medical Services and Supplies
Medical Services And Supplies
Medical services and supplies.
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Debt instrument, initial conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Cornell Companies Inc Member.
Cornell Companies Inc [Member]
Cornell Companies, Inc.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Additions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Accounts and Financing Receivables [Table]
Schedule Of Accounts Notes Loans And Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Table]
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Tax benefit from release of valuation allowance
Tax Benefit From Release Of Valuation Allowance
Tax benefit from release of valuation allowance.
Stock Issued During Period Shares Treasury Stock Issued
Stock issued during period shares treasury stock issued.
Shares issued
Deferred compensation, interest rate on cash payment
Deferred Compensation Interest Rate On Cash Payment
Deferred compensation, interest rate on cash payment.
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
2025
Scenario [Domain]
Title and Position [Domain]
Title of Individual
10.25% Senior Notes Due 2031
Ten Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due 2031 [Member]
Ten point two five percent senior notes due 2031.
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance lease liabilities, current portion
Less: current obligations under leases
Current portion
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
United States
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 225,000,000 shares authorized, 140,181,318 and 130,297,248 issued and 140,181,318 and 126,087,401 outstanding, respectively
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year
Future amortization of prior service cost
Interest and Investment Income
Investment Income, Interest
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Depreciation expense related to capital leases
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Estimated Amortization Expense for the Remainder
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Loss on asset divestiture
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets, Total
Net gain (loss) on asset divestitures/impairment
Net (loss) Gain on Asset Divestitures/Impairment
Amended and Restated Executive Retirement Agreement
Amended And Restated Executive Retirement Agreement [Member]
Amended and restated executive retirement agreement.
Percentage of debt principal amount required to be prepaid before second anniversary.
Percentage of Debt Principal Amount Required To Be Prepaid Before Second Anniversary
Percentage of debt principal amount required to be prepaid before second anniversary
Delaney Hall
Delaney Hall [Member]
Delaney Hall.
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Other Account
Charged to Other Accounts
Provision of monitoring services tracking offenders.
Provision Of Monitoring Services Tracking Offenders
Provision of monitoring services tracking offenders, number of individuals (more than)
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
2027
Net procceds to refinance
Debt Instrument Net Proceeds
Debt instrument net proceeds.
Operating Lease, Liability
Present value of future minimum lease payments
Present value of future minimum lease payments
Desert View Annex
Desert View Annex [Member]
Desert View Annex
Foreign subsidiaries.
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries
Payments for Call Premiums
Payments for call premiums.
Payments for call premiums
Payments for call premiums
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Recurring
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Accrued Expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total
Annual base salary payable
Annual Base Salary Payable
Annual base salary payable.
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)
Commitments and Contingencies
Income Taxes Paid
Income taxes
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule Of Entity Wide Revenue By Major Customers By Reporting Segments [Table]
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Political Contributions
Income tax reconciliation, nondeductible expense, political contributions.
Political contributions
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted
Weighted average shares assuming dilution
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Total Operating Income from its Reportable Segments to Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Accounts receivable, net of credit loss reserve of $685 and $606, respectively
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Options vested and expected to vest (in Shares)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Total minimum lease payments
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag]
Deductible amount for general insurance liability.
Deductible Amount For General Insurance Liability
Deductible amount for general insurance liability
Percentage of restriction on ownership transfer of shares
Percentage of Restriction on Ownership Transfer of Shares
Percentage of restriction on ownership transfer of shares.
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Six Point Five Zero Percent Exchangeable Senior Notes Due2026 [Member]
6.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2026
Six point five zero percent exchangeable senior notes due 2026.
6.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Finance Lease, Liability
Present value of future minimum lease payments
Finance Lease Obligations
Minimum age to be eligible to receive lump sum payment upon benefit.
Minimum Ageto Be Eligibleto Receive Lump Sum Payment Upon Benefit
Age limit for a lump sum payment
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations, total
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive income
Bureau Of Prisons B O P
Bureau Of Prisons B O P [Member]
Bureau Of Prisons (BOP) [Member]
Bureau of Prisons
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Deduction for Shares Issued
Unrecognized tax benefits interest deduction for shares issued.
Unrecognized tax benefits from interest deduction for shares issued
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate
Variable interest rate
Delaney Hall Facility.
Delaney Hall Facility
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt
10.250% Unsecured Notes
Ten Point Two Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes [Member]
Ten point two five zero percent unsecured notes.
Advisory Services Agreement
Advisory Services Agreement [Member]
Advisory services agreement .
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Deferred Compensation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensationand Benefits Deferred Compensation
Deferred compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Changes in contract receivable
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Purchase of treasury share
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Long Term Debt Interest Imputed Amount
Long term debt interest imputed amount.
Interest imputed
Interest imputed
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Term loans.
Term Loans
Term loan
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances
Retirement age.
Retirement Age
Retirement age
Month to month term of contract.
Month to Month Term
Month to Month Term of Contract [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Shares issued
Reissuance of treasury shares / Sale of treasury shares (shares)
Montgomery Processing Center
Montgomery Processing Center [Member]
Montgomery Processing Center.
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Projected Benefit Obligation, End of Year
Projected Benefit Obligation, Beginning of Year
Total benefit payments
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, Ending Balance, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Youth Facility [Member]
Youth Facility [Member]
Youth Facility
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive effect of equity incentive plans
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Equipment and furniture and fixtures.
Equipment And Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Equipment and Furniture and Fixtures
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Derivative, number of instruments held
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held, Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
Thereafter
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net
Total acquired intangible assets, Net carrying amount
Unsecured Notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Provision of Monitoring Services Tracking Offenders Using Technology Products
Provisionof Monitoring Services Tracking Offenders Using Technology Products
Provision of monitoring services tracking offenders using technology products (in detainees)
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State And Local Jurisdiction
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-use assets obtained from operating lease liabilities
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency
Partnership interest share amount.
Partnership Interest Share Amount
Partnership interest share amount
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance
Valuation allowance
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension adjustments, net of tax
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Value of swap liability
Interest rate swap derivatives
Period used to average compensation for calculation of pension plan benefits.
Defined Benefit Average Compensation Period
Period of average compensation for pension benefit computation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 3
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases
Agreement date
Agreement Execution Date
Agreement execution date.
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
February 2018 Stock Buy back Program.
February2018 Stock Buy Back Program [Member]
February2018 Stock Buy Back Program
Tax benefit from the release of valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Change in valuation allowance
Contract Award, Number of Beds
Facility Numberof Beds
Facility, number of beds
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Accrued Compensation
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensationand Benefits Accrued Compensation
Accrued compensation
Contracts Receivable
Contracts Receivable [Text Block]
Contract Receivable
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag]
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current, Total
Agreement effective date.
Agreement Effective Date
Agreement effective date
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Flightline Correctional Facility
Flightline Correctional Facility [Member]
Flightline Correctional Facility.
Revolver.
Revolver [Member]
Revolver
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Immaterial Effect [true false]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, immaterial effect
Deductible amount for automobile insurance liability.
Deductible Amount For Automobile Insurance Liability
Deductible amount for automobile insurance liability
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits.
Decrease In Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Electronic monitoring and supervision services [Member].
Electronic Monitoring And Supervision Services [Member]
Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services
Net Carrying Value
Carrying Values Of Idle Facilities Marketed To Potential Customers
Carrying Values of Idle Facilities Marketed to Potential Customers
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Short-term lease cost
Contract developments, renewal period
Contract Renewal Term
Contract Renewal Term.