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Find jobs, housing, federal programs, and help for felons in Colorado. View jobs that are located throughout major cities on the State Employment page here, view federal programs and state information in the tabs at the bottom of this page, and use the menu above to navigate between housing, employment, and the discussion forum for Colorado, and its cities.

Aramark Food Services

Violent felon Restriction

Multiple Cities, *Multiple States
$8.29+/hr
  • Clerical/Office
  • Food Service
Aramark is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer, and has been known to be a felony friendly employer. Aramark has everything from office, to food service position available. Apply on line for a job interview today.
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Dunkin' Donuts

Sex Offender Restriction

Multiple Cities, *Multiple States
Min. Wage+
  • Food Service
  • Retail/Sales
Duncan' Donuts is seeking active, and hard-working employees for locations throughout America. Apply online, or at your local Duncan' Donuts for a crew, shift leader, baker, or a manager job position. Insurance, discounts, and other benefits available at select locations.
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Kohl's

Violent felon Restriction

Multiple Cities, *Multiple States
$7.90+/hr
  • Customer Service
  • General Labor
  • Retail/Sales

At Kohl’s, we’re always looking ahead to creating the next great thing. Since 1962, our people have been our biggest asset and every great thing we do is thanks to the great people we hire. Apply online today! Kohl's is a known felony friendly employer in most states.

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Longhorn Steakhouse

No Felon Restrictions

Multiple Cities, *Multiple States
18k-46k/yr
  • Food Service
  • Retail/Sales
At LongHorn our team members are what make us successful. We believe in hiring only Great People who can consistently deliver Great Food with a big helping of Genuine Western Hospitality.
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Macy's

Violent & Drug Felony Restrictions

Multiple Cities, *Multiple States
$8+/hr
  • Customer Service
  • General Labor
  • Retail/Sales
Sure, you need to work to support yourself. But if you’re like most, you want a job that’s more than just a paycheck. You prefer a job that inspires. Work that employs your mind, gives you the chance to grow and revolves around building relationships with others.
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McDonalds

No Felon Restrictions

Multiple Cities, *Multiple States
Min. Wage+
  • Food Service
We believe in flexible schedules that fit into the way you live your life and can help you reach your goals. We’ll also give you the mentor-ship and guidance you need to succeed. Apply for a position online, or in person at your local McDonalds restaurant today.
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Olive Garden

Felon Restrictions Depend on Location

Multiple Cities, *Multiple States
Negotiable
  • Food Service
  • Retail/Sales
When you work at Olive Garden, you're family. To help every team member to succeed, we offer extensive training, flexible schedules, competitive benefits, and a place you can call home. Apply for a job now, online, and join our team. Felon restrictions apply based on location, and person hiring.
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Federal Bonding Program for Felons
It is a unique tool to help an ex-felon get and keep a job. The program issues Fidelity Bonds (a business insurance policy) that protects the employer in case of any loss of money or property due to employee dishonesty, and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Click the tab "federal bonding program" above, for more information.
 Work Opportunity Tax Credit
WOTC is a federal tax credit to be used as an incentive for employers to hire individuals that have been released from prison, or obtained a conviction within the past year. Click the tab "WOTC" above, for more information.
A research study published by a university in Texas surveyed employer attitudes toward hiring exoffenders. Only 12% said that they were willing to hire these applicants. However, 51% said that they would hire ex-offenders if they were bonded.

What the Federal Bonding Program Is:
It is a federal tool, to help a job applicant, obtain employment, and keep it. The program issues Fidelity Bonds, and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

What a Fidelity Bond Is:
Fidelity Bond, through the federal bonding program, is a business insurance policy, that will protect the employer from theft, or property damage, from a dishonest employee. It is a "guarantee," that the new employer, will be an honest worker. The Fidelity Bonds issued under the Federal Bonding Program are insurance policies of the Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. The McLaughlin Company in Washington, DC, is the agent for Travelers in managing the program nation wide.

This Bond Can Help You Get Employed:
If you are an ex-offender (Felony, Misdemeanor), or you have a high risk factor, in your background, this bond is given freely, to the employer, as an incentive to hire you. The employer can then hire you, and utilize your skills, without taking a risk, of you being dishonest, while working there.

What The Bond Insurance Covers:
The bond insures the employer, in case of embezzlement, larceny, forgery, or theft. It does not cover job injuries, or poor workmanship.

How To Get Federally Bonded:
You must receive a job offer first, and the employer has to have a date for you to start working for them. The Fidelity Bond insurance policy will then be issued to the employer, from The Mclaughlin Company, of Washington, DC, underwritten through the Travelers Insurance Company. While your local workforce representative, usually informs employers, there are still many that don't know of the federal bonding program. Make sure to inform the employer about this federal proram.

Bond Coverage Amount:
The bond covers $ 5,000, with no cost to you, or the employer, and no deductible. Employers can apply for larger bond amounts, if necessary.

Get More Information On Federal Bonding:
Job Seekers Call:  1-877-US2-JOBS
Employers Call: 1-800-233-2258 ex.246
www.bonds4jobs.com

for the location of the workforce office/one-stop center nearest to your home.

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Tower 11, Suite 400
1515 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-318-8801
303-318-8930 fax
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (W.O.T.C.) is a federal tax credit for for-profit employers to be used as an incentive for employers to hire individuals convicted of a felony and hired within one year after the date of the conviction or release from prison. The tax credit has eight targeted groups: TANF recipients, veterans, ex-felons, high risk youth, summer youth, Food Stamp recipients, SSI recipients, and vocational rehabilitation referrals.

How much can the employer earn:
WOTC can be as much as $ 2,400. It is based on qualified wages paid to the new hire for the first-year of employment. Generally, qualified wages are capped at $ 6,000 The credit is 25% of qualified first-year wages for those employed at least 120 hours and 40% for those employed 400 hours or more.

The reason employers should use this opportunity:
Employers make the hiring decision.
There is no limit to the number of new hires who can qualify the employer for the tax savings.
There is minimal paperwork needed to claim the WOTC.

Colorado Coordinator
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Employment Programs
Tower 11, Suite 400
1515 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-318-8829
303-318-8934 fax

National Coordinator
Carmen Ortiz
Washington, D.C.
202-693-2786
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Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Tower 11, Suite 400
1515 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-620-4701
303-318-8048 fax
www.coworkforce.com

Criminal Record Repository
To request a copy of a criminal record, a Colorado request form should be submitted along with a completed fingerprint card with a signed waiver allowing for the release of one’s criminal record. There is a $10 fee payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Crime Information Center
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling Street, #3000
Denver, CO 80215
303-239-4208
www.cbirecordscheck.com/Index.asp

Pre-Release Program
Johanna Leal
Colorado Department of Corrections
940 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303.763.2495
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www.doc.state.co.us

Colorado Correctional Industries
Cheryl Ahumada
2862 S. Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-226-4200
719-226-4220 fax
www.coloradoci.com

Colorado Division of Adult Parole
Colorado Divisions of Parole/Community Corrections
940 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
www.doc.state.co.us

Community Corrections
Colorado Divisions of Parole/Community Corrections
940 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
www.doc.state.co.us

Youthful Offender
Colorado Divisions of Parole/Community Corrections
940 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
www.doc.state.co.us

Community Reentry
Nicole Lewis
Colorado Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Parole, Community Cor
940 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303-763-2482
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