Business Segments and Geographic Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) facility Segment	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 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	$ 7,141	$ 9,166	$ 9,532
SACS
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	3,600	3,700	5,000
Investment in joint venture	10,300	11,100
Dividend distributions received	3,100	5,900
GEO Amey
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	3,600	5,500	$ 4,600
Dividend distributions received	5,200
Advances to affiliate	$ 10,100	$ 11,800