Many temp agencies hire felons for a number of different jobs and careers. We do not know of any temp agencies that hire only felons but we have found that almost all do offer positions to felons from time to time. Below you will find a list of temp agencies as well as other helpful employment information. Please remember to visit our main jobs page also also.

Four Reasons Why Felons MUST Apply With Temp Agencies

1. The first advantage of applying to temp agencies as a felon is that it allows you to view and apply for a large number of jobs at one time. The sheer quantity of jobs that you apply for increases your chances of finding a felon friendly employer.
2. Each employer that the staffing agency is hiring for will have different policies regarding criminal records. The staffing agency will be able to help you sort through the list of employers quickly and let you know if any of them are felon friendly.
3. Many, but not all employers that use staffing agencies need to fill a position quickly. They may be in such desperate need they will hire a felon.
4. Many small businesses utilize staffing agencies and are less likely to discriminate against felons.

How Temp Agencies Work

Many temp agencies offer temporary and permanent jobs for felons in some cases. This means that you will go work for a company for a certain period of time, usually 90 days then will be hired on directly by whoever or whatever company you are working for. This often means that you will get a raise in pay and receive benefits.

This may not always be the case though, sometimes a job will truly be temporary and may last anywhere between one week and 6 months. Remember to check back often with the temp agency because they often post new jobs on a weekly basis or even sometimes a daily basis.

Small Local Temp Agencies Hire Felons

Remember to check out all of the small independently owned temp agencies in your local area. These can be just as good or even better than the larger temp service companies. Often times they deal with small business that don’t have blanket rules about hiring felons. This can work to your advantages because you may be able to talk with the owner directly and explain your situation and how valuable of an employee you can be.

Remember that when meeting face to face with an employer it is imperative that you communicate to him why and how you will be an outstanding employee.

Nesco Resource

Nesco Resource reached out to us to let us know that they are willing to hire felons for temporary and permanent positions. They have many different positions open regularly in several different sectors including:

• Accounting and Finance
• Administrative
• Engineering
• Industrial and Manufacturing
• Information Technology

You can search for jobs nationwide here.

S&K Staffing (Michigan Only)

S&K Staffing agency was recommended by a regular contributor. They have multiple location in Michigan including the following.

•  35300 S Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48035
• 27621 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
• 34714 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150
• 141 S Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
• 24128 Ecorse Road Taylor, MI 48180

MVP Staffing

MVP has many locations all over the United States. We were told by one of our readers that he was hired with a non-violent felony background by MVP. He also told us that not all jobs are open to felons but some of the companies that they hire for don’t require a background check.

Adecco

Adecco Staffing Agency hires felons for some positions. We have heard that your conviction must be over 5 years old but we can not confirm this for sure.

Labor Ready

Labor ready has over 600 locations in the USA and has tons of open positions year round. They hire for construction, skilled labor, general labor, food service, dishwashers, janitorial, housekeeping and a host of other jobs. Labor Ready temp agencies hire felons for specific jobs for specific employers.

Kelly Services (Don’t Bother Applying Anymore)

Kelly Services is a huge temp agency that literally has thousands of jobs posted at any given time. Some jobs may be open to felons while others will not be. A lot of the jobs they post for are office and white collar type of jobs. The best thing you can do is to call your local Kelly Services Branch office.

Manpower

(Felony must be over 7 years old to be considered)

Manpower has been around a long time and has a great reputation for finding people jobs. Most of Manpower’s jobs are in these fields:

• Admin / Office
• Contact Center
• Industrial
• Skilled Trades

AeroTek

(Felony must be over 7 years old to be considered)

AeroTek is another very large temp service company that will hire felons for specific jobs and/or companies. AeroTek has a very wide variety of positions available for skilled and unskilled workers that range from manufacturing, welding, office work and janitorial work. Aerotek  has locations in nearly every state and major city.

Pride Staff

Pride Staff is another large staffing agency that has a very wide varity of jobs available with new jobs popping up weekly. Pride staff offers health insurance and other benefits while employed with them. This can be a great advantage if you have a need for medical care for you and your family.

Spherion

(Felony must be over 7 years old to be considered)

Spherion places over 3,000 clients into full time positions a year in light industrial, administrative, contact centers and healthcare office positions. They have locations in every state and often have multiple locations in major cities.

Elite Staffing

Elite staffing is a large nationwide staffing agency that has jobs in every US state. They specialize in light industrial, administrative and skilled job placements.