Felony Friendly Jobs in Miami, FL

Best Industries in Miami for People With Records

• ✓Tourism & hospitality
• ✓Logistics & port operations
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Construction
• ✓Food service

Staffing Agencies in Miami That Work With People With Records

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

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

Florida Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Miami

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 Miami

• CareerSource South Florida
• Goodwill of South Florida
• Camillus House
• Reentry Alliance Pensacola / South Florida programs
• United Way of Miami-Dade

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Miami?

Miami has strong opportunities in hospitality and tourism (hotels, restaurants, cruise line support), logistics (Port of Miami, airport operations), construction, and food service. The constant flow of tourists means hotels and restaurants always need workers. Warehouse and distribution jobs around the port and airport also provide opportunities.

Does Miami have ban-the-box laws?

Florida does not have a statewide ban-the-box law for private employers. Miami-Dade County has a ban-the-box ordinance for county government employment only. Private employers can ask about criminal history on applications, though federal EEOC guidelines still apply.

What staffing agencies in Miami hire felons?

Major staffing agencies in Miami that work with people with records include Manpower, Express Employment Professionals, Adecco, Kelly Services, and Labor Finders. The hospitality and logistics sectors create steady demand for temporary workers.

What is the minimum wage in Miami?

Miami follows Florida's state minimum wage of $13.00 per hour. This is significantly higher than the federal minimum and applies to all workers. Tipped workers receive a lower base rate ($9.98/hr) plus tips. Many hotel and logistics jobs pay above minimum wage.