Felony Friendly Jobs in Springfield, MO

Best Industries in Springfield for People With Records

• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Retail (Bass Pro Shops HQ)
• ✓Manufacturing
• ✓Education
• ✓Food processing

Staffing Agencies in Springfield That Work With People With Records

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

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

Missouri Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Springfield

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 Springfield

• Missouri Job Center — Springfield
• Goodwill Industries of the Ozarks
• Victory Mission
• Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
• Council of Churches of the Ozarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Springfield?

Springfield offers opportunities in healthcare support, manufacturing, warehouse and logistics (Amazon, FedEx), food processing, retail (Walmart, Target, Bass Pro Shops), and construction. Staffing agencies are a major pathway.

Does Springfield have ban-the-box laws?

No. Springfield does not have a local ban-the-box ordinance, and Missouri does not have a statewide law for private employers. Kansas City and St. Louis have local ordinances, but Springfield does not.

What staffing agencies in Springfield hire felons?

Staffing agencies in Springfield include Express Employment Professionals, Manpower, Kelly Services, Adecco, and Staffmark. Manufacturing and warehouse temp jobs are the most common placements.

What is the minimum wage in Springfield?

Missouri's state minimum wage is $13.75 per hour, thanks to voter-approved increases. This applies throughout Springfield and is well above the federal minimum.