Sex Offender wants job as truck driver

Sex Offender wants Job as Truck Driver

"You are awesome!! Great material for ex-felons!"

Dear Sir:

I can only say thank you for the vast amount of useful data on the truckers website.  I have submitted a great many emails, and the data provided was so helpful.

Unfortunately, it appears a student driver with a 20 year old sex offense is out in the cold.  Do you have any words of wisdom.  My work history for the past ten years is pretty good, and my offense was the only that I have, and I have an excellent driving and ticket record as I move toward obtaining my CDL.  I am open to anything now though, and just wanted to hear from a national expert.

Thank you,

Kay Gee

Sex Offender wants Job as Truck Driver

 
Hello Kay Gee,

Thank you for your kind words.  It's always good to hear that I am helping someone.  I have a few suggestions for you.  Sex offenders tend to get hired for jobs that have limited contact with others.  Small retailers and wholesalers that deliver may be a good place to start.  Just driving around, notice how many delivery trucks and vans have their telephone numbers on them.  Moving companies are another option.  Smaller companies are good places to start because they probably won't spend a lot of money on expensive background checks.

Secondly I suggest applying to temporary agencies.  Some specialize in providing drivers.  Smaller independent agencies may tend to hire more ex-offenders and felons than larger agencies.  Independent temp agencies make their own decisions on who to hire unlike larger agencies that may have policies handed down from a parent company.  On the initial application, you may want to leave the "Have you ever been convicted....." question blank.  If you get an interview be prepared to talk about your conviction.  The "blank" may come up.

Lastly, as I always suggest to all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is go to the nearest One-stop Career Center. There you will find resources to help you get a job including lists of open positions in your immediate area.

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Felon with Degree is Job Hunting

Felon with degree is job hunting

To Whom It May Concern,

I have three drug felonies; 2 for marijuana and 1 for vicodin. I graduate in 2 months with bachelors in business management from The University of Texas. I start MBA program in September. Ive been filling out app's like crazy and sending out my resume all over the country, but I get no responses at all. The only interview Ive had was at TacoBell for a GM position, but they told me my background prohibited me from being employed at their company. TacoBell!! That scares me; the fact that TacoBell turned me down. I have spent a fortune on this education and I am worried that it was all for nothing. Any help or advice you could give would be helpful.

Thanks,

Jon

 Felon with degree is job hunting

Hello Jon,

Don't blame your lack of responses on your criminal history. This is a tough time for anyone looking for a job let alone a felon.

Blindly sending out unsolicited resumes is a tough way to get noticed. Do a little homework and find specific people to send your application letters to.  Sending resumes with well written cover letters is a great way for ex-offenders and felons to possibly avoid the "Have you ever been convicted......" question, this method works a lot better when they are directed to a specific person.  You may have to do a bit of fact finding to locate the person in each company who is in charge of hiring.

There is a link below. It is a list of companies that have been known to hire people with criminal records:

Often ex-offender and felon job searches begin with some legal assistance. I suggest contacting the legal aid office in your area to see if expungement is an option in your state. If so, you may be able to get low-cost or no-cost help with the process.

Being a college graduate myself, I know the time, effort and other sacrifices you have made to get your degree. I also know that often it may be a while until you are able to get a position you feel is worthy of your education. Sometime when we want more, we have to pay some dues. Be prepared to humble yourself for future rewards.

Be patient and work hard.

Eric

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Withheld Adjudication Keeping Ex-offender from Getting Jobs

Withheld Adjudication Keeping Ex-offender from Getting Jobs

Hello Eric,

I have an adjudication withheld/felony/battery from over ten years ago. I was never convicted and released from probation two years early for good behavior. I have payed my dues; court fees,anger management,community service and probation. Regardless if I admit to my background or not , I still can not find work, I have been turned down by big corporations like Walmart, and pending on my background from Home Depot. I can not work with children or elderly and had to drop out of nursing school. Now wanting to be a Vet Assistant because I love animals and a state license is not required; hoping this dream career is not crushed as well. Please help me get through this nightmare. It is my past not my present nor my future. I only defended my life, and could not afford a real attorney. Faced five years in prison if I was found guilty at my trial so I took a plea in my best interest not having a trial but now realizing it was in my worst interest. No matter how many years go by.

GT

Withheld Adjudication Keeping Ex-offender from Getting Jobs

Hello GT,

I believe you took the correct path with Withheld Adjudication.  There is absolutely no need for an expensive trial which you may have lost and got an awful conviction on your record and also be out of a lot of money.  This way you have no conviction on your record.

It seems that you are getting in your own way a bit.  Let's start with applications. Employers are rarely interested in charges, just convictions.  Typically, applications ask "Have you ever been convicted of a crime...."  Since you have not been convicted, you should NEVER list it on an application if the application asks for convictions.  The answer is "NO."

Let's get clear about Withheld Adjudication.  Withheld adjudication / deferred judgement/deferred adjudication generally relates to a determination by a judge to place a person on probation without a judgement of guilt. There will be terms set by the court, usually a fine and a period of probation. Once the conditions are fulfilled, the charges are normally dismissed.  Since your charges were dismissed you should NEVER list it.  Now, if an application asks for charges, you can list it and note that the charge has been dismissed.  Please, please. please don't take my word for this.  This is simply general information.  You should get clarification from the prosecutor associated with this case to be absolutely sure. As I tell every ex-offender and felon I work with, never offer information that is not asked for and it will make your job search a lot easier

I hope this helps you feel more confident when applying for jobs. 

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Ex Offender in NC needs a Job

Hello Eric,

I have seen your site from time to time b/c I am an ex felon that hasn't served time but does have 7 charges of larceny from 1996 and 1 DWI in 05. I cannot find work in NC. This is one of the hardest places to find employment. I have office skills along with various skills. I have gone thru the Community Success that tries to help ex inmates in Raleigh NC but I do think they are having a hard time as well. My life, as with others, is just getting worse without a source of income. Any suggestions? I would greatly appreciate your time.

Also, I viewed briefly your list of companies that may hire ex offenders....I do know Budget Car Rental will not as with Delta Airlines.

Thanx,

Debra

 Ex Offender in NC needs a Job

Hello Debra,

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. Those companies indeed hire ex-offenders. Unfortunately past offenses dealing with any type of theft are among the most difficult to work with especially jobs where valuables are involved. You are much better off applying for positions that do not require you to work with anything that may be of risk.  Also remind any employer that you interview with that you can be bonded.  The Federal Bonding Program is  sponsored by the Department of Labor. It  was created to aid high-risk, but qualified, job seekers who have offers of employment.  The Program offers an insurance policy that protects employers against any losses incurred due to actions by high-risk employees. The program is designed to help those who are qualified to work but need a second chance. It gives employers an incentive to hire qualified, high-risk job seekers who might otherwise be unable to find work.

The bonds are free of charge to both the applicant and the employer and can be issued for any job at any employer in any state.. Any full or part-time employee paid wages (with Federal taxes automatically withheld) can be bonded, including persons hired by temporary employment agencies.  An applicant can be bonded the same day the job offer is made. You can find more information about the program by contacting the addresses below:

Federal Bonding Program, ETA/DOL

1725 De Sales Street, NW Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

1 (800) 233-2258


An often underutilized resource is your local One-stop Career Center. There you will find a number of services that can help you find a job or train for career. These centers often have counselors that have experience helping ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. These counselors also have access to a database of open jobs in your area. The center nearest you can be found here:

Capital Area JobLink at Raleigh ESC

3351 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, NC 27610

Capital Area JobLink at Raleigh ESC

I hope this helps.

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