Despite sex offender registry laws, most employers don’t hire individuals with a sex-related conviction. However, some industries and companies offer felon-friendly jobs.
Social chores like gardening and landscaping usually require minimal contact with the public – This section comes from the portal’s editor Seductive Whispers. These types of jobs can help sex offenders build a new life.
Temp agencies may also employ sex offenders and contract them to various businesses. Some of these jobs will conduct a background check, while others do not.
Truck Driver
The truck driver is the person who transports all of the things we wear, eat, use and enjoy around the house or at work. A truck is usually what takes the bits or raw materials needed to make those items and then transports them to a manufacturing plant where they are put together into what we use. Some trucking companies are open to giving sex offenders a chance at employment.
When applying to a job as a truck driver, employers are generally required to perform background checks that include a search of the sex offender registry. This is due to the nature of the job. A sex offender’s registration will show up during this process and it may disqualify them from being hired.
Many sex offenders are able to get jobs as truck drivers because the job does not require them to interact with other people. This makes it less likely for them to offend others. This is especially true for level 3 offenders who have a sexual predator designation and who must personally verify their addresses every 90 days with law enforcement.
This is not to say that sex offenders cannot find other types of employment. It just means that it will take longer to find a job in this type of work than if they did not have an offense on their record. This is because the nature of a sex offender’s conviction may prevent them from working in certain jobs that require interaction with children or other vulnerable groups.
Construction Worker
While it can be discouraging to be rejected for jobs based on having a criminal record, some areas of employment still allow sex offenders to gain work. These are typically areas that involve skilled labor, such as truck driving, construction and warehousing. Many larger companies will hire sex offenders as long as they have a commercial driver’s license, which is usually required for these positions. Smaller companies in the construction industry will also often employ sex offenders, especially if they have skills in a particular trade within the field. Some fast-food restaurants will even hire sex offenders to cook for them, as the food processing industry tends to be less regulated than other areas of the economy. In addition, animal shelters will frequently hire sex offenders to do basic work since these positions have minimal contact with the public.
Warehouse work is another option for sex offenders, as these jobs are often located far away from schools, parks and daycare centers, so there would be little chance of encountering children on the job. Some grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations may also hire sex offenders to do delivery driving, which can be a fairly lucrative career option for those with good driving skills. Some states have laws in place that prevent employers from discriminating against sex offenders, and these may vary depending on the severity of the crime committed.
Temp Agency
The negative stigma associated with a criminal record makes it very difficult for ex-felons to find employment. Despite this, some companies are stepping forward and allowing sex offenders to work. They usually offer jobs that do not involve public interaction and focus more on the capability of an individual than their records. Some of these companies include Walmart, Ace Hardware, and Google.
Most employers prefer a job candidate with a clean record. They ask about the applicant’s criminal history and conduct a background check before hiring them. The process is lengthy and discouraging. As a result, many sex offenders get discouraged and stop their job-hunting efforts.
Some major trucking companies are willing to hire sex offenders. However, it’s generally recommended that they attend a truck driving school and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License first. Other companies are also lenient towards sex offenders, particularly those with knowledge in the construction industry. These include plumbers, electricians, welders, roofing contractors, and HVAC professionals.
Another great option for sex offenders is working as a temp agency employee. There are plenty of temp agencies in the United States that are open to hiring sex offenders. These companies often offer positions like dishwashing, janitorial services, assembly line work, data entry clerks, and other office tasks. They can earn a decent salary in this field.
Self-Employed Small Business Owner
If a sex offender has a clean record and wants to work, he or she should consider contacting a few local small businesses that offer jobs to felons. These are industries that don’t run background checks and may not even know you have a criminal record. Usually, they’ll hire you if you are capable of doing the job. It might take a little more effort to find employment in this type of field, but it’s worth it.
A good example of a small business that employs sex offenders is an animal shelter. The reason is simple: they need people to do labor and there’s less contact with the public than a restaurant or other company. A sex offender can also try working on a farm that has livestock and is looking for help.
Of course, sex offenders won’t be hired to work in areas that require them to deal with children. Some of these include schools, daycare centers, youth clubs, athletics venues, and nursing homes. This is because most state laws prohibit registered sex offenders from working with minors. Those who want to work in this type of area will need to speak with a legal counsel or a state agent. They’ll be able to give you information about any restrictions in your jurisdiction. It’s important to note that this is a very sensitive issue and should be dealt with properly.
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