Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 22,659	$ 27,994
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3,872)	(1,379)
Change in marketable securities, net of tax provision of $0 and $106, respectively		400
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax provision of $3 and $0, respectively	12
Change in fair value of derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of tax provision (benefit) of $186 and $(273), respectively	699	(1,027)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3,161)	(2,006)
Total comprehensive income	19,498	25,988
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(1)
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 19,495	$ 25,987