Felony Friendly Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Best Industries in Colorado Springs for People With Records

• ✓Military & defense
• ✓Technology
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Tourism
• ✓Construction

Staffing Agencies in Colorado Springs That Work With People With Records

Temp and staffing agencies are often the fastest way to get working. These agencies serve the Colorado Springs metro area and are known to place people with criminal records.

• Express Employment Professionals
• Manpower
• Adecco
• Kelly Services
• Aerotek

Colorado Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Colorado Springs

1. 1.Start with staffing agencies. Temp agencies are often the fastest way to get working. They have relationships with employers who are willing to hire people with records, and a temp-to-hire position can become a permanent job.
2. 2.Apply to multiple places at once. Do not wait for one application to come back before applying to the next. Apply to 5-10 places in the same week. The more applications you send, the better your chances.
3. 3.Be honest about your record. If asked, be upfront. Lying about your criminal history is grounds for immediate termination if discovered later. Briefly acknowledge what happened, explain what you have learned, and focus on what you bring to the job.
4. 4.Focus on industries with high demand. Warehouse, logistics, construction, and food service jobs tend to be the most accessible for people with records because these industries have chronic worker shortages.
5. 5.Use local reentry programs. Organizations like Goodwill, workforce development centers, and reentry coalitions can connect you with employers who actively hire people with records. They often know about job openings before they are publicly posted.
6. 6.Know your rights. Under the EEOC guidelines, employers must use individualized assessment — they cannot have a blanket ban on hiring people with records. Under the FCRA, you have the right to see and dispute your background check. If you are in a ban-the-box state or city, employers cannot ask about your record until later in the hiring process.

Reentry Employment Programs in Colorado Springs

• Pikes Peak Workforce Center
• Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs
• Springs Rescue Mission
• Community Corrections of Colorado Springs
• El Paso County Reentry Program

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs has strong opportunities in construction, warehouse and logistics (Amazon, UPS, FedEx), food service, retail (Walmart, Target, Home Depot), and civilian support roles near military installations. The growing tech sector also creates demand for support staff.

Does Colorado Springs have ban-the-box laws?

Yes. Colorado's Chance to Compete Act (2019) applies to employers with 11+ employees statewide. Employers cannot ask about criminal history on initial applications. This protection applies to all Colorado Springs employers meeting the threshold.

What staffing agencies in Colorado Springs hire felons?

Staffing agencies in Colorado Springs include Express Employment Professionals, Manpower, Adecco, Kelly Services, and Aerotek. These agencies place workers in warehouse, construction, and general labor positions.

What is the minimum wage in Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs follows the state minimum wage of $14.81 per hour, adjusted annually for inflation. Many entry-level jobs in construction and logistics start above minimum wage.