It can be difficult for anyone to find a job, but felons have an even harder time.Most employers would take into account your criminal record when they are choosing between you and someone else. It can be discouraging, confusing, and overwhelming in a lot of ways. So it’s very important that you understand what jobs you can apply for after being convicted of a felony.
There are many jobs that convicted felons can get, but it depends on their crimes and the state they live in.
In most states, convicted felons cannot work as police officers or teachers. They may also be barred from working at daycare centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and any other place where they would have direct contact with vulnerable people.
In most states, felons are not allowed to own firearms or serve in law enforcement roles such as security guard or police officer. However, there are exceptions to these rules if a felon has been pardoned or had their record expunged by a judge.
There are some jobs that convicted felons can perform even if they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest or if they have not yet served out their sentence in full. For example: lawyers, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who perform emergency care for patients; tax preparers; real estate agents; accountants; contractors who do not require background checks before hiring new employees; and building inspectors who do not need a license from their state board of registration.
What jobs can convicted felons get
Introduction
Although life can be difficult for convicted felons, there are many jobs available out there for them to take advantage of. These listed jobs will help felons pay their bills and support themselves and their family.
Handyman
You can save money by hiring a handyman. Handymen are usually skilled in fixing things, so they can fix your broken kitchen faucet or repair your leaky sink. They are also good at building things, painting walls and other home improvements you may want to do around your house. Some handymen even specialize in certain areas of home improvement such as plumbing, electrical work or roofing repairs.
If you hire a handyman instead of doing the job yourself, it will be done right the first time because they know exactly how it should be done and how long it should take them to complete the job based on their experience doing similar jobs for other customers like yourself!
Janitor
A janitor is a great choice for convicted felons. The job pays well and there are many openings, as well as a high demand for workers. It’s also easy to get certified for the position, which means that you can apply at once without an extensive training period. If you’re looking for a job where your qualifications are still valid and relevant, this might be the one!
Construction Worker
Construction workers can get a job that pays $10-$15 an hour, a job that pays $20-$30 an hour and a job that pays $40-$50 an hour.
Surveying the landscape of construction jobs, there is no shortage of opportunity for those willing to take on hard work. Construction workers are needed in every manner of industry: residential and commercial construction; highway, bridge and other public works projects; pipeline projects; mining facilities; oil refineries; heavy industrial plants and factories; marine construction at ports or docksides; military bases (Army Corps of Engineers); utility companies such as power lines or sewer systems (e.g., water treatment plants).
Electrician
Electrician is a popular job for felons because it’s both in high demand and doesn’t require any certification or license. Electricians work with many different types of materials, such as wood, plastic, metal and glass. They can also work in all kinds of climates from dry heat to humid rainforest conditions. Electricians might install electrical systems in new buildings or homes; they could also fix problems with existing systems by installing new wiring or repairing old wiring to make sure they are safe and reliable.
Driver
There are many different types of driving jobs that you can apply for, such as:
- Taxi driver
- Car service driver (Uber or Lyft)
- Truck driver (tractor-trailer or straight truck)
- Bus operator (city bus or school bus)
- Limousine driver
- Delivery van/truck driver (pizza delivery, flower delivery etc.)
Landscaper
Landscapers can earn up to $30/hour and work year-round, making it a very desirable field for felons. You can choose to work for yourself or for a company; you get better pay if you’re self-employed, but the job may be more challenging since you are responsible for your own payroll taxes and benefits. Landscaping is also an option in warm or cold weather, which means that landscapers have flexible schedules and are not confined to indoor jobs during colder months.
If a felon looks hard enough they can find many jobs.
As a felon, you should look for jobs that are not too competitive, not too demanding and not too stressful. You also need to make sure the job is not too dangerous or illegal.
Conclusion
There are many jobs that felons can get, but it is not easy to find these jobs. The easiest way for a felon to find a job is through someone they know. A friend or family member could put in a good word for them at their place of employment, which could lead to a job for the ex-felon. There are also some websites where felons can get help in finding a job, but it takes time and persistence on their part. It may take longer than normal for an ex-felon to find work, but there are many options available to them if they look hard enough