The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group, Inc. is an American publicly traded C corporation specializing in government-outsourced services, primarily focusing on the management and operation of correctional, detention, and community-based facilities. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company's mission is to establish innovative public-private partnerships with government agencies worldwide. These partnerships aim to deliver high-quality secure facility, community reentry, and electronic monitoring services, alongside industry-leading rehabilitation and community reintegration programs for individuals under their care.

GEO's diversified service platform encompasses several key areas, including U.S. Secure Services for federal and state correctional and detention needs, and International Services operating in countries such as Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The company also provides GEO Care services, which include mental health and residential treatment. Beyond facility management, GEO offers a range of complementary services such as facility design and construction, electronic monitoring, secure transportation, and comprehensive reentry programs aimed at rehabilitation and post-release support. Their primary customers are government agencies, including correctional authorities, immigration enforcement, and public safety offices at federal, state, and local levels.

As one of the largest private prison operators globally, The GEO Group owned or managed 97 facilities with approximately 76,000 beds worldwide as of July 2026. George C. Zoley, the company's founder, serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, having returned to the CEO position in March 2026. Recent developments include a five-year contract announced in July 2026 with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the 1,188-bed Big Horn Facility in Colorado. The company also faced a federal judge's ruling in July 2026, allowing Washington state health inspectors into its Tacoma facility, and settled a California case regarding detention facility conditions for over $100,000.