Felon-friendly companies and second chance employers in Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties in Ohio and Kenton, Campbell and Boone counties in Northern Kentucky.
Felon-Friendly companies in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Cincinnati companies hire felons.
Jobs for people with a criminal record, a felony, or returning citizens
Job seekers with barriers to employment can pursue career opportunities at several felon-friendly and second chance companies in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and throughout the United States. Finding a job is never easy. The human resources professionals at these equal opportunity employers encourage every jobseeker to review online job postings.
Local career centers can help unemployed workers assess job and occupation skills, search for jobs, apply for jobs and complete job applications, write cover letters and resumes, meet with recruiters and prepare for job interviews. Career centers are also connected to recruitment teams and are knowledgeable about upcoming employment opportunities and job fairs as well as resources needed once a job offer is accepted.
The second chance employers listed in this article review the candidate’s qualifications felon-friendly companies deal with the hiring of felons, on a case-by-case basis.
The information in this article is as current as of the publication date. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information prior to acting.
Felon-friendly and second change employers in the Greater Cincinnati Area
@Work Personnel
513-273-0176
11305 Reed Hartman Hwy, Suite 126, Cincinnati, OH 45241
AAMCO
513-242-4440
4440 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Ace Hardware
513-281-9600
344 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Adecco Staffing
513-771-3006
11260 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Aerotek
513-229-2000
5191 Natorp Boulevard #400, Mason, OH 45040
Architectural Louvers
888-568-8371
266 West Mitchell Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
Beacon of Hope Business Alliance
513-813-2730
708 Walnut Street #200, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Bob’s Discount Furniture
513-866-4531
9959 Colerain Avenue Stone Creek, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Chipotle Bar & Grill
513-351-0100
4402 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45212
Cintas
513-459-1200
6800 Cintas Boulevard, #9151, Mason, OH 45040
In-demand jobs that do not require any experience.
City of Cincinnati
513-352-2400
801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Dugan & Meyers
513-891-4300
11110 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Eastern Personnel
513-421-4666
619 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Embassy Suites Cincinnati
513-733-8900
4554 Lake Forest Drive, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Innovative Cleaning Services
513-818-8008
4903 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45217
JBM Packaging
(513) 228-3005
2850 Henkle Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036
Just Right Construction & Lawn Care Service
513-808-5515
Kelly Services
513-533-0377
3655 Michigan Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
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Kroger Co.
800-576-4377
1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Labor Ready
513-772-6369
9880 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Manpower, Inc.
513-772-2220
8743 Union Centre Boulevard, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Meyer’s Garden Center & Landscaping, Inc.
513-829-8299
5072 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
Nehemiah Manufacturing
513-351-5700
1907 South Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Paradise Pool and Patio
513-884-2001
2345 Ashland Ave, Unit #508, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Rumpke
513-742-2900
Seasons 52
513-631-5252
3819 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Volunteers of America
513-639-3743
700 W Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Yard House
513-381-4071
95 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cincinnati Family Assistance Programs ready to help you.
Felon-friendly companies in Cincinnati and throughout the United States:
Mesa Industries
Use these tips to have a polished one-on-one interview.
Here are tips for job searching with a felony. Although the companies listed above are known to hire felons, it is not guaranteed that all job opportunities listed are applicable. Check out their website, do the research and follow the application process like normal. A wonderful place to start is to make an appointment with the Hamilton County Re-entry Office. There, a specialist will help you with your resume, referral letters, and job placement opportunities.
Check out Jobs That Hire Felons and Jail to Job for felon-friendly lists of national companies that hire felons and lists of the industry’s most accepting of offenders. HowFelonsCanGetJobs.com is also a great blog to follow on the subject matter.
In some cases, it may be beneficial for offenders and felons to submit a letter of recommendation along with their resumes. Successful Release gives tips for letters of recommendation. Examples are religious leaders, prison staff, parole officers, or former employers. The recommendation letter should highlight the best qualities of the applicant that relate to the job they are applying for, and how that person will be a good employee.
Once you have secured an interview with a company, it is a clever idea to research the company, what they do, and what matters to them. Also, it is also important to dress appropriately and per the dress code of the company for the interview.
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If there are any felon-friendly companies in the Queen City that were not mentioned but would like to be named on our list, please contact The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
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Marissa Staples, Writer
The Voice of Black Cincinnati
Lawn Life is not on this list. We give priority to hiring those with a record.
Good for you ! Need more people like you giving people a second chance.
Are you hiring now?
Hi My name is Robert I’m 47 years old. I am a felon who has no luck at all in getting a job. I’m about to go back to jail for child support. If people would give me a chance to prove to them that my past is my past. then maybe they would see who i really am. I need a job that will give that chance. To be honest i don’t know how much longer i can keep going. I need help. Is there anyone who can help me?
Shannan~ Thank you for contacting us. There are several local non-profits who may be able to assist you. Please view this article: https://thevoiceofblackcincinnati.com/cincinnati-family-assistance-programs/. There is help for you!
Hamilton County and the State of Ohio both have removed the question
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Thanks for the helpful list. This is probably the most complete list of websites that are supporting people with criminal records to rebuild their lives. This article needs to be shared a lot.
Thank you for your kind message. We hope this information is helpful to those in need. Feel free to share with others!
how revised is this list?
Thank you for visiting our website. This article was last updates on January 8, 2020. Please advise if you believe some of the content needs to be updated.
I can help a lot of people with this information
Feel free to share and post to websites and online groups so it can be referenced when needed.
I was wondering if the pickle place not far from central parkway and the baby product place on state street hire people with felon charges?
We are not familiar with that location. We encourage you to contact the establishment to confirm. Wishing you all the best!
Are There any jobs as of right now that you know are hiring men with felonies. I was locked up for 13 years for some violent offenses. I was 17 years old at the time of my crime and have had a hard time finding employment. Please is you have any information for me please contact me via email ASAP. Thank you.
I just did 15 years and it’s so hard do you hard out here I don’t even understand half of the stuff is out here in this world no more
Welcome home. Please visit https://thevoiceofblackcincinnati.com/cincinnati-hamilton-county-office-of-reentry/ for assistance.
I am always seeking updated information for ex-offender who re-entering and looking for jobs, housing, transportation, etc. I am a volunteer prison Chaplain … I visit weekly the Hamilton Country justice Center. I also correspond with many men who are serving time and need all the guidance and support they may receive upon re-entry.
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