Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 19,542	$ 22,659
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,430	(3,872)
Change in marketable securities, net of tax provision of $63 and $0, respectively	239	0
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax (benefit) provision of $(13) and $3, respectively	(49)	12
Change in fair value of derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax (benefit) provision of $(182) and $186, respectively	(684)	699
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	936	(3,161)
Total comprehensive income	20,478	19,498
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	28	(3)
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 20,506	$ 19,495