Felony Friendly Jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

Best Industries in Corpus Christi for People With Records

• ✓Oil & gas refining
• ✓Port operations & shipping
• ✓Military & defense
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Tourism

Staffing Agencies in Corpus Christi That Work With People With Records

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

• Express Employment Professionals
• Manpower
• Kelly Services
• Labor Finders
• Adecco

Texas Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Corpus Christi

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 Corpus Christi

• Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend
• Goodwill Industries of South Texas
• Nueces County Community Action Agency
• Coastal Bend Food Bank (employment programs)
• Texas Workforce Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Corpus Christi?

Corpus Christi has strong opportunities in oil and gas refining, port and shipping operations, construction, and food service. H-E-B and Walmart are major retail employers. The port creates industrial and dock worker positions that often hire people with records.

Does Corpus Christi have ban-the-box laws?

No. Texas does not have a statewide ban-the-box law for private employers, and Corpus Christi does not have a local ordinance. Private employers can ask about criminal history on applications. Federal EEOC guidelines still apply.

What staffing agencies in Corpus Christi hire felons?

Staffing agencies in Corpus Christi include Express Employment Professionals, Manpower, Kelly Services, Labor Finders, and Adecco. These agencies place workers in industrial, construction, and general labor positions.

What is the minimum wage in Corpus Christi?

The minimum wage in Corpus Christi is $7.25 per hour (the federal minimum). Texas does not have a state minimum above the federal level. However, industrial and refinery jobs typically pay $14-$22 per hour.