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Q&A With The GEO Group Employees
GEO's success around the world has been achieved by our highly-trained work force. We employ over 23,000 professionals within our facilities, regional, international, and corporate offices. Our highly skilled professionals manage 133 secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers totaling approximately 97,000 beds. There has never been a better time to join our growing group of professionals. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader.
How employees describe working at The GEO Group
In my personal experience, I have found that my hard work indeed yields results. Although it took me several years to reach my current role, I can confidently say that throughout this journey, I was recognized and valued for the efforts I put in.
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I feel valued and that my contributions make a difference.
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They trusted from the beginning and have been able to grow in these company.
Review from Admin Dept
Having worked most of my adult life in retail and feeling unappreciated, coming to work at Geo has been a life changing dream come true.
Review from Admin Dept
Overall working at GEO HQ is great! Food trucks, monthly celebrations, surprise ice cream, Friday breakfasts, 14 holidays plus PTO...
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What it's like to work at The GEO Group
- The GEO Group employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at The GEO Group report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 86% of The GEO Group employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- The GEO Group employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 79% of The GEO Group employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- The GEO Group employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 82% of The GEO Group employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With The GEO Group Employees
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How secure do you feel at your job at The GEO Group?
very unsecure
Very few would do my job for this little money, so I guess I feel secure.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at The GEO Group?
I use to be a Captain there so I know they have maternity leave for mother’s and paternity leave for father.
What should I wear for an interview at The GEO Group?
Top Employee Response
Dress professionally, not business casual. Administration is often impressed by those who make a good impression with their clothes.
How's the morale at The GEO Group?
Very low, just like the pay.
What unique perks and benefits does The GEO Group provide?
The benefits package is okay, but expensive. If you are the corporate office, you get more perks and vacation than you do at any of the correctional or detention facilities. The Wardens get a generous delayed compensation package.
How much diversity is there among employees at The GEO Group?
We have a lot of diversity, actually, especially among the correctional staff. As long as you are 21, can pass a background check, and can pass a fitness test, you will get hired. Many facilities are understaffed and are extremely desperate for employees, so people from all backgrounds get hired.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining The GEO Group?
I wish I had known that non-security staff members have almost no opportunities for career advancement.
What's the office layout like at The GEO Group?
Each correctional or detention facility has a different layout, but almost all are designed for the movement of inmates or detainees, not for the benefit or conveniences of staff.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in Sales?
100% of The GEO Group employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get 0-10 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in Legal?
84% of The GEO Group employees in Legal say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Legal also get 0-10 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in IT?
87% of The GEO Group employees in IT say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in IT also get 10-15 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in HR?
83% of The GEO Group employees in HR say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in HR also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in Marketing?
67% of The GEO Group employees in Marketing say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Marketing also get 10-15 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in Design?
83% of The GEO Group employees in Design say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Design also get 15-20 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in Product?
70% of The GEO Group employees in Product say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Product also get 0-10 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at The GEO Group for employees in Engineering?
58% of The GEO Group employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get 0-10 days of paid vacation.
How's career growth and advancement at The GEO Group?
On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at The GEO Group.
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Should I work at The GEO Group?
57% of The GEO Group employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 22% are neutral and 21% would not recommend working at The GEO Group to their friends.
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passive |
| 21% | Detractors |
