As we all know it is often difficult to find jobs for felons in Chicago. Our organization, Help For Felons, is here to support and help felons by providing unique, up to date and relevant information about issues involving felons like jobs.
If you know of any employers that will hire felons in Chicago or the surrounding please Contact Us. Thank you for the help and good luck on finding a job!
Jobs For Felons In Chicago
The unfortunate reality is that there are very few jobs for felons in Chicago that we can list here. While there may not be that many jobs we are going to try and give you every resource available in Chicago to find employment
Teamwork Englewood
Teamwork Englewood has a reentry resource center that provides job assistance to all felons through job workshops and direct placement. They know who will hire you and who wont. This is an “on the ground resource” that can help any felon find a job in Chicago.
815 W. 63rd Street, Suite 2
Chicago, IL 60621
[email protected]
Temp agencies that hire felons in Chicago
There are many temp agencies in Chicago that will hire felons. Not every job they offer will be felon friendly but it is a great way to search through many jobs at one time. Staffing/Temp agencies will often have 20, 30 or even 50 openings at various employers throughout Chicago. The shear volume of jobs gives you a decent chance at finding a job.
Here is a list of temp agencies in chicago:
- City Staffing
- Elite Staffing
- Aerotek
- Advanced Resources
- LaSalle Network
- The Creative Group
- Smart Staffing
- Spherion
Please also check out our list of nationwide staffing agencies that may have jobs for felons.
Manufacturing and Labor jobs
- DAP Products – Production positions only
Hospitality and Restaurants
- Baskin-Robbins
- Best Western
- McDonald’s – Since Mcdonald’s is a franchise hiring policies vary depending on the store (not all locations will hire felons). More information can be found in our article “does Mcdonalds hire felons?“
- Embassy Suites
Retail Jobs
- Smart Resources – Must be able to pass a felony and misdemeanor going back 7 years. Smart Resources is a boutique staffing firm specializing in the placement of Customer Service.
- JPMorgan – Note that any felony conviction within the last seven years will disqualify you from consideration for this positions.
- Goodwill – A great organization that hires and trains felons.
- Target – Depends on length of time since conviction and type of felony.
- Walmart – Depends on length of time since conviction and type of felony. More information about walmart here.
Transportation Jobs
- Budget Rent-A-Car – No theft convictions
- American Air – Gate Agents
- Alamo Rent a Car – No theft convictions
- Southern Refrigerated Transport – Felonies are reviewed by management on a case by case basis. Must have current CDL license.
- Dayton Freight Lines – No felonies in the past 7 years. No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years. Must have CDL.
Interested in becoming a truck driver? Find out more information here!
Organizations that find Jobs for Felons in Chicago
These organizations specialize in placing felons into jobs around the Chicago area and the state of Illinois. Sometimes this is the best option to find companies that hires felons. These organizations have very good, close working relationships with different businesses that will hire you without a problem.
- National H.I.R.E. Network/Legal Action Center – Helps with finding jobs for felons
- Chicago Jobs Council – Specializes in finding jobs for low income and ex-offenders/felons
- Resource Directory of Reentry Friendly Services and Housing – Links and information about felon friendly jobs and housing.
- Safer Foundation – Helps felons find jobs in the Chicago Area.
- Goodwill – A great organization that hires and trains felons.
Background Check Limits in Illinois
It is important to understand that some states have laws regarding how far back a criminal background check can go. Unfortunately Illinois does not limit the years an employer can search your criminal history. Here are the laws for other states if you are thinking about relocating.
Twelve states do not allow any felony conviction information older than seven years to be reported.
- California
- Colorado*
- Kansas*
- Maryland*
- Massachusetts
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire*
- New York *
- Texas *
- Washington*
(* exceptions based on pay/salary)
Some states will not report court cases where you were found NOT guilty: Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Alaska, California, New York and Michigan.
These states will report unlimited numbers of years back of felony convictions and also report NOT guilty verdicts: Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Hello my name is Jonathan and I recently just relocated to Illinois, I am looking for full time employment. No felonies but one misdemeanor which kind of holds me back from getting jobs. I would not like to use that as an excuse I am currently turning my life around and have been for years I would like someone to give me an opportunity to show them that I am a better person and a changes man. I currently have a family and I would like to provide for them. If someone could provide me with the opportunity then I promise that will be satisfied.
Thank you,
Jonathan
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Hello I’m Lawrence I’m currently looking for a job as an unarmed security guard I have experience in the field. I’m also looking for jobs in the labor field. and any other position that might help me get on the right track.
Hello I’ve been out since July i’ve been having problems finding a job and I’m at my wits end I’m one step from being homeless My problem comes because my convictions are of the violent nature and I don’t know what to do can you help me
Hi go to staffing network in cicero il, its located on Laramie they work with people with felonies, do your application on line and once you complete the application they will tell you to come in for orientation bring social security card, and stae id. They have 1st shift 6:45am-2:45pm and 2nd shift 2:45pm-10:45pm. And tou will work same day. The place they will have you working is a cold environment so make sure you bring a coat. It pays 9.00 an hour. And they also provides transportation to the job site. Staffing network 2345 s. Laramie ave, cicero il. 708-652-9200 they is always hiring.
I might have a part time job. Pays $250 a week for 1-3 days work. If interested email me at [email protected]
My name is Ivan brown, what type of work you do Do you still need any help I been trying to find something for so long but if you still need help I’m here but
I Darrius Ellis have been looking for a job an its hard for me to gain any resources of job leads. I’m a felon just got release March 26,2015 an have had three jobs dealing with the temp service. An now I haven’t worked in 3 months now if any leads could you please help.
I have a job, part time for now but can pay $250 a week for 2-3 days work. Email me at [email protected]
Hello,
I am the Operations Manager at City Staffing. I’d love to talk about our organization and opportunities. Its important not to state that City Staffing hires Felons. We need to clarify that our clients have specific requirements and we don’t want to suggest to the general public that there won’t be any screening process.
You can reach me at 312-346-3400.
Thanks!
Caitlin
Thank you!
I’m trying to help my grandson who made a badchoice
Tell him to apply to staffing network online apply to the cicero office. Once he completes his application they will call him in for orientation, and they provide transportation to the job site. They work with people with background. 708-652-9200. And he can work same day once he completes the orientation.
Hello’ my name is Johnathan Steele & I’ve been home since October 9, 2015 looking for a permanent job..I worked a couple of temps but they always seem to get slow on work. I’m a hard worker & I have four young kids that I need to support. Thank you & God Bless.
Hey my name is Walter i am looking for work
I’m trying to help my grandson who made a bag choice me
I am trying to help my son find a job he been looking for 5 months and he starting to get depressed just did something stupid now paying big time for it!!!
Seeking employment that will utilize my existing skills. Willing to work with multi-speciality organizations that’s willing to give me a second chance in the workforce. I’m a highy motivated individual, hard worker, dedicated, responsible, and trustworthy. I’ve made mistakes and bad choicesd in my life, but I’m determined for a second chance and to help my fiance at home with our children.