Felony Friendly Jobs in Wichita, KS

Best Industries in Wichita for People With Records

• ✓Aerospace manufacturing
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Agriculture & food processing
• ✓Oil & gas
• ✓Logistics

Staffing Agencies in Wichita That Work With People With Records

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

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

Kansas Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Wichita

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 Wichita

• KANSASWORKS — Wichita
• Goodwill Industries of Kansas
• Wichita Reentry Coalition
• Breakthrough Club of Greater Wichita
• Kansas Department of Corrections Reentry Program

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Wichita?

Wichita offers opportunities in manufacturing (aerospace supply chain), food processing, warehouse and logistics (Amazon, UPS, FedEx), construction, retail (Walmart, Target, Kroger), and oil field services. Staffing agencies are a major pathway into manufacturing.

Does Wichita have ban-the-box laws?

No. Kansas does not have a statewide ban-the-box law for private employers, and Wichita does not have a local ordinance. Federal EEOC guidelines still apply.

What staffing agencies in Wichita hire felons?

Staffing agencies in Wichita include Express Employment Professionals, Manpower, Kelly Services, Adecco, and Staffmark. Aerospace manufacturing and food processing placements are common.

What is the minimum wage in Wichita?

The minimum wage in Wichita is $7.25 per hour (federal minimum). Aerospace manufacturing and industrial jobs typically start at $15-$22 per hour.