Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Mar. 15, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | GEO GROUP INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000923796 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 15, 2021 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | FL |
Entity File Number | 1-14260 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 65-0043078 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4955 Technology Way |
Entity Address, City or Town | Boca Raton |
Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33431 |
City Area Code | (561) |
Local Phone Number | 893-0101 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
Trading Symbol | GEO |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |