Felony Friendly Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Best Industries in Las Vegas for People With Records

• ✓Hospitality & gaming
• ✓Construction
• ✓Logistics
• ✓Food service
• ✓Entertainment

Staffing Agencies in Las Vegas That Work With People With Records

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

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

Nevada Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Las Vegas

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 Las Vegas

• Nevada JobConnect
• Hope for Prisoners
• Goodwill of Southern Nevada
• Three Square Food Bank (employment programs)
• Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas offers strong opportunities in hospitality (hotels, restaurants, event venues), food service, construction, logistics (Amazon), and warehouse work. Back-of-house hotel positions (housekeeping, kitchen, maintenance) are often more accessible than front-of-house roles. The constant turnover in hospitality creates ongoing openings.

Can felons work in Las Vegas casinos?

Working directly on the casino gaming floor typically requires a gaming license from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which involves a background check. Some felony convictions may disqualify you from gaming-specific roles. However, most large casino-hotel properties also have non-gaming positions in housekeeping, food service, maintenance, landscaping, and warehousing that do not require a gaming license.

Does Las Vegas have ban-the-box laws?

Yes. Nevada passed AB 384 in 2021, a statewide ban-the-box law that applies to private employers with 5 or more employees. Employers cannot ask about criminal history on job applications and cannot conduct background checks until after an initial interview.

What is Hope for Prisoners?

Hope for Prisoners is a nationally recognized Las Vegas-based reentry program that provides comprehensive services including job readiness training, job placement, mentoring, and long-term support. The program has a strong track record of helping formerly incarcerated people find stable employment and rebuild their lives. It partners with many Las Vegas employers.