Business Segments and Geographic Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) Segment Facility	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reportable business segments | Segment	4
Number of managed correctional facilities in Australia | Facility	4
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	$ 4,771	$ 7,141	$ 9,166
SACS
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	2,500	3,600	3,700
Investment in joint venture	10,200	10,300
Dividend distributions received	1,900	3,100
GEO Amey
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	2,200	3,600	$ 5,500
Investment in joint venture	8,700
Dividend distributions received	2,600	5,200
Advances to affiliate	$ 8,700	$ 10,100