Arizona Employers Who Hire Felons

Finding a Job After Time in the Joint

A problem that everyone convicted of a crime in Arizona is finding a job after they have done their time. It is not always easy to find employers who are willing to hire you with a felony on your record. Often, this means that convicted felons end up working in low paying jobs at a fast-food restaurant or something equally menial. Often felons have skills that could earn them a decent wage if they could only find a company in Arizona that will give them a chance. Sometimes convicted felons have skills before they did time and sometimes felons work hard to better themselves while in prison learning a skill or even a college degree only to get out and find that they cannot put those skills to work because no one will give them chance.

What Happens to Felons Who Can’t Find Good Jobs?

Usually, if a convicted felon is released on parole, they are required to find some kind of employment as a condition of their parole. Because they carry the specter of a felony conviction with them, they often end up in low paying jobs, barely earning enough to survive. Often, a felony conviction leads to felons going on public assistance, collecting disability or becoming so desperate that they feel compelled to re-offend, commit new crimes or simply violate the terms of their parole so that they end up back in the system. At least in prison, they have a place to sleep and 3 meals a day.

Where Can Convicted Felons Find Good Jobs?

Believe it or not, if you are a convicted felon, there are many companies in Arizona that are willing to hire qualified people even if they have a somewhat checkered past. These jobs are good-paying and often have opportunities for advancement. How do you find such jobs? A good place to start is our list below. It is important to note that this list is not comprehensive and it was last updated in 2019 but it is unlikely that anything has changed.

Advice for Convicted Felons Looking for Jobs

There are many employers out there willing to hire convicted felons but you may feel like no one will ever give you another chance. You may have been turned down because of your conviction several times. Now, you are tempted to not disclose your conviction to a prospective employer. You may hope that they won’t check your background or otherwise find out about your conviction. However, lying on an employment application (and yes, not disclosing a felony conviction is the same thing as lying) is the best way to get fired even if you land the job. The best advice is to put your best foot forward.

• Dress appropriately for the interview (don’t wear a 3 piece suit if you are applying for a construction job).
• If appropriate, have a resume ready.
• Research the employer and understand what the job entails
• Ask smart questions during the interview
• Suppress the urge to use prison slang
• Be respectful (even if you get a “no”)
• If asked, take responsibility for your crime and show remorse
• Never lie about your conviction

Doing these basic things will greatly increase your chances to land a good-paying job with a felony conviction.

Do You Know Employers Who Will Hire Felons?

If you get a job as a felon, share it with us on Facebook. We will add it to our list to help other felons who are looking for a fresh start. If you are an employer, we encourage you to give applicants with a felony conviction a fair shake. Most felons learn their lesson and only want a chance to get back into the mainstream. These days, it is hard to hang onto good people but when you give someone an opportunity to earn an honest wage, they become loyal, honest, hardworking employees who will stick with you for years to come.

List of Employers Willing to Hire Convicted Felons in Arizona

Staffing agencies

Air Filter Products

528 W 21st St, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 894-6864

Allied Forces Temporary Services

4935 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 8503 (623) 435-8665

Alsco (American Linen)

4707 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031 (602) 258-5361

Arizona Biltmore Hotel

2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix AZ 85016 (602) 955-6600

Arizona State University

P.O. Box 871403, Tempe, AZ (480) 965-2701

Basha’s Supermarket (AJ’s Fine Foods)

P.O. Box 488, Chandler, AZ 85244 (480) 895-5331

Boeing

5000 E McDowell, Mesa, AZ 85205 (480) 891-3000

Community Medical Services

9449 N 90th Street, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 977-1842

City of Phoenix

135 N Second Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 262-6609

EASCO Aluminium

249 S 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043 (602) 269-2488

Harris Rebar

2101 W Jackson, Phoenix, AZ 85005 (602) 254-0091

Honeywell

111 S 34th St P.O. Box 5217, Phoenix, AZ 85010 (602) 231-1000

ISS Cleaning Services Group

2201 W University Dr. Phoenix, AZ (602) 273-1355

Knipp Brothers

6840 W Frier Dr., Glendale, AZ. 85303 (623) 931-3717

Labor Systems

536 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 870-1104

1621 E Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 255-0073

2445 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 957-4567

9550 W Van Buren, Goodyear AZ 85338 (623) 878-0008

Leaf Point

4001 E Broadway Rd. Suite B 10 (602) 279-1100

Master Construction

3806 S 16th St, Phoenix AZ 85040 (602) 678-5649

Mesa Lutheran Hospital (Banner Health)

525 W Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 (480) 834-1211

MPI Fundraising

10844 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 (602) 943-1244

Neutron Industries

7101 N Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (602) 864-0074

OakCraft INC.

7733 W Olive Ave., Peoria, AZ. 85345 (623) 412-1901

Office Warehouse (Case Products)

4645 W Polk St. Phoenix, AZ. 85043 (602) 253-6006

PHX Sheet Metal Joint Apprentice Training

2534 E Adams St. Phoenix, AZ. 85034 (602) 275-6511

Pre-Cast Manufacturing/ Concrete Molds

301 W Broadway, Phoenix, AZ 85041 (602) 276-4341

Quality Bumper – Mesa

405 E Main St., Mesa, AZ 85203 (450) 835-0088

Quality Bumper – Peoria

8736 W Thunderbird rd., Phoenix, AZ. 85381 (623) 486-0292

Rowley Plastering Co., INC,

3641 S 36th St., Phoenix, AZ. 85040 (602) 437-083

Roadsafe (Barricade & Light Fixture)

305 E Illini St Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 243-1218

Russel A.C. INC

2425 W Louise Dr. Phoenix, AZ. 85027 (623) 582-8855

Scott Roofing Company

630 W Mission Ln, Phoenix, AZ. 85021 (602) 944-6506

TEMCON Concrete Construction Co.

8989 S Hardy Dr., Tempe, AZ. 85284 (480) 893-1789

Tempe Mission Palms Hotel

60 E 5th St., Tempe, AZ. 85281 (480) 894-1400

Trendwood Furniture

2402 S 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 416-7800

U.S. Prefab

6525 W State St., Glendale, AZ. 85301 (602) 278-1800

UHAUL

2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ. 85004 (602) 263-6627

WorkForce 2000

4150 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ. 85013 (602) 222-2000

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