Felons may use expungement to get jobs

Hi,

I am seeking help! I am currently a Private Investigator and have been for two years. I was a corrections officer for ten years, and I have my associates degree in criminal justice. However, I ran into a problem and I am being charged with embezzlement and I am going to be a convicted of a felony. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get probation but don't know yet. I am subject to re-certification to be a private investigator and I know they are going to see this felony in my record now. I need help trying to find a new job, however as you can see my life has revolved around law enforcement what or where can I find a job?

K

Felons may use expungement to get jobs

Hello K,

You may not get convicted. If you are, you may have a professional career even with a felony. Because you have practical experience, you may consider teaching criminal justice at a community college or a private business or career school. They are all over because the criminal justice field is growing. Just watch daytime TV and you'll see what I mean.

There is the chance that you will be convicted. Then your options will change.  There is a chance that your conviction will impact your ability to be re-certified.  If that is the case, you may look into having your conviction sealed or even expunged. Many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs require a little legal assistance and expungement may be an option. The statutes regarding expungement or sealing of records vary from state to state so you should seek legal advice. Since expungement is a legal procedure, I would not encourage you to try it by yourself.  This is better done by a qualified legal professional that has knowledge of how they are done.  I suggest you get some advice from you local legal aid office. You may be eligible for no-cost or low-cost legal assistance.

I hope this helps

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Hello,

I'm sorry to bother but I saw your address on a web page and I had to ask you a question. I hope you can help. I was arrested in 2008 and given 2 years of probation. After successfully completing my probation, I was placed on deferred adjudication. The problem is that I really need a job and I a worried I could be affected for the rest of my life.

My questions are: If an employer checks my record will it show? How can I possibly fix this situation? Can an expungement help? How can I obtain a job? I would really appreciate your response.

Andres

Do felons list “Deferred Probation” on Job Applications?

Hello Andres,

In reference to your deferred adjudication, you must consider the conditions of your deferment. In most instances, once the conditions are met (typically a fine and probation,) the charges are dismissed. They will however appear on background checks as charges but not convictions. Anybody doing a background check (other than law enforcement,the court system, and government agencies) will only see the charges. Employers typically are only concerned about convictions. With that being said, I'm not sure what effect it is having on your ability to find a job. Expungement maybe an option in your state. If it is, then employers won't be able to see even the charges. As I often suggest to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs, legal assistance may help them clean up their records. You may find low-cost or even no-cost legal help at your local legal aid office.

In reference to getting jobs, Take a look at the video below.


I hope this helps.

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Female felon in MD needs job assistance

Hello my name is Heather and I have a felony conviction for Theft. This happened in 2008 but charges did not get filed until Dec. 2009 and my conviction date was not until March 2010. The job I was working at had to let me go because the felony made me ineligible to work at the assisted living home. They are currently paying me unemployment because this charge had nothing to do with my job. My unemployment is about to run out and I have not been able to get passed the interview once they ask about my background. I live in Maryland and there are not many places to assist women with felonies to find work. My probation office definitely was no help at all.

I have experience in customer service, data entry, elderly caregiving, driving 15-passenger buses and a bachelor's degree in business. What do you suggest I do to try to find employment? I am willing to start fresh with a new career option if need be.

Female felon in MD needs job assistance

Hello Heather,

The only organization in Maryland that I know of that provide services specifically for female ex-offenders and felons is the National Women's Prison Project.

You will find more information here:

http://www.nwpp-inc.com/

 Don't forget your local One-stop Career Center as one of the best resources to help ex-offenders and felons get jobs.  There you will find a number of free services that can help you not only get get a job but possibly training for a new career.  There trained counselors that will provide one-on-one help.  Many counselors have experience helping ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs and know of employers who will hire them.  You can find your nearest One-stop Career Center here:

www.servicelocator.org

I hope this helps.


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Hello. My name is Mikee and I am 21 years old. I was recently charged with felony possession of methamphetamine for drugs that my (now) ex-husband left in my car. I did not know he was on drugs and now it has ruined my life and future.

I'm having a terrible time finding a job. My biggest problem is that I am not qualified to do anything, really. I only have one year of experience in retail sales. I do not have a college degree, but I did graduate from high school and complete a year in community college. I have many skills: computers, customer relations, fluency in Spanish; my town (Columbus, GA) is just not a good place to find a job, even with a clean record. I have tried Goodwill with little success. They look at me without much hope when I tell them I have a felony, but I have tried to keep my spirits up regardless and keep searching.

I would very much appreciate if you could help me with some resources for felons without much experience. I am not picky about jobs, I cannot afford to be. I just want someone to give me a chance, let me get my foot in the door. I spent two months in jail. The crime has been paid for, even if I was not the one to commit it. Please, I live with my parents again now and they are threatening to put me out. They do not understand how hard it can be for felons. Thank you for providing such a wonderful resource for felons. You are doing good work here.

Mikee.

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Hello Mikee,


Thank you for your kind words. Let me suggest a very underutilized resource that ex-offenders and felons can use to find jobs, One-stop Career Centers . Each state has a network of centers that offer a variety of free services that can help ex-offenders and felons get ready for jobs and assist them in finding employment. In addition, these centers offer training programs that may prepare you for a career. Some services available are:

Career planning and counseling

Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)

Computers with internet access and word processing

Daily access to thousands of job listings

Job-related magazines and local newspapers

Job postings and referrals

Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers for job search use

There are counselors there whose function is helping citizens gain employment. Many of them have experience working with ex-offenders and felons looking for employment.

You mentioned that you are in Columbus, Ohio. The center in Columbus is COWIC.

You can find the address and a list of available services here:

COWIC

1111 East Broad Street
Suite 102
Columbus, OH  43205

Also in Columbus there is the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services where you will find job search assistance and and other services and resources that can help your family.




Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
30 E. Broad St., 32nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215


www.state.oh.us/odjfs/index.stm
I hope this helps. The best of luck to you.

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