Felony Friendly Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Best Industries in Tucson for People With Records

• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Education (University of Arizona)
• ✓Military (Davis-Monthan AFB)
• ✓Mining
• ✓Logistics

Staffing Agencies in Tucson That Work With People With Records

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

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

Arizona Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Tucson

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 Tucson

• Arizona@Work — Pima County
• Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona
• Primavera Foundation
• Our Family Services
• Pima County Reentry Program

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Tucson?

Tucson offers opportunities in healthcare support, logistics (Amazon, UPS), construction, food service, and mining-related industries. The University of Arizona campus also generates food service, facilities, and support jobs. Mining operations in the southern Arizona region provide industrial employment.

Does Tucson have ban-the-box laws?

Arizona does not have a statewide ban-the-box for private employers. Tucson has a ban-the-box ordinance for city government employment. Private employers can ask about criminal history. Federal EEOC guidelines still apply.

Is Tucson affordable?

Yes. Tucson is significantly more affordable than Phoenix and most other metro areas. Housing costs are well below the national average. Arizona's $14.70/hr minimum wage and the moderate cost of living make Tucson one of the more affordable cities in the Southwest for people starting over.

What staffing agencies in Tucson hire felons?

Staffing agencies in Tucson that work with people with records include Express Employment Professionals, Manpower, Kelly Services, Labor Finders, and Adecco.