Jobs
Career support, job training, and employment services for justice-involved individuals in Colorado.
Note: Finding employment with a sex offense conviction presents unique challenges. Many “felon-friendly” employers may still exclude registrants. Always contact organizations directly to confirm eligibility. If you are on supervision, all employment must be approved by your SOMB Treatment Provider and Probation/Parole Officer.
Colorado Chance to Compete Act (Ban the Box)
Colorado law (HB 19-1025) prohibits employers with 11 or more employees from asking about criminal history on initial job applications. Employers must wait until after the first interview or a conditional offer before inquiring. This gives applicants with criminal records a chance to demonstrate their qualifications first.
Applies to: All applicants with criminal histories, including registrants
Website: CDLE — Chance to Compete Act Info Sheet (PDF)
CDOC Employment & Training Navigators
Specialists who work with parolees to enhance job readiness through case management, soft skills classes, and funding for job training. They collaborate with workforce centers, technical schools, community colleges, and vocational schools statewide, and build relationships with employers willing to hire parolees. Available to all parolees including registrants.
Employment Solutions
Staffing agency with Colorado locations offering full-time, long-term, and temp-to-hire opportunities across multiple industries. Has confirmed willingness to consider applicants with sex offense convictions.
Website: employmentsolutions.com
Federal Bonding Program
A U.S. Department of Labor program that provides free fidelity bonds for job seekers who face barriers to employment, including those with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, poor credit history, minimal work experience, or a dishonorable military discharge. The bond covers the first six months of employment at no cost to the job applicant or employer, with an option to extend to 12 months. The bond insures employers against employee dishonesty (theft, forgery, larceny, embezzlement) and gives employers peace of mind when hiring — the program has a 99% success rate nationwide.
Website: bonds4jobs.com
Brochure: Federal Bonding Program Brochure (PDF)
ReHire Colorado
ReHire Colorado is a transitional employment program administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services that helps individuals with barriers to employment re-enter the workforce by combining wage-paid work, job skills training, and supportive services. Participants are hired into a temporary position with wages covered by the state for up to 30 weeks, after which the employer may keep the participant in unsubsidized employment. Service providers include Goodwill of Colorado, Catholic Charities, CrossPurpose, and the Center for Employment Opportunities.
Website: cdhs.colorado.gov/rehire-colorado
Remerg — Colorado Reentry Resource Hub
Remerg.com is Colorado’s comprehensive online hub for reentry resources, featuring over 1,400 organizations listed under twenty main topics. The platform connects people to hundreds of resources across the state, including employment services, housing, legal aid, and more. Remerg is provided as a public service and is searchable by topic or zip code.
Website: remerg.com
Remerg — Possible Employers for Sex Offense Convictions
Remerg maintains a specific, regularly updated category of employers who may consider applicants with sex offense convictions. This is one of the most valuable online tools for registrants seeking employment in Colorado. Remerg also provides a searchable resource map of 1,400+ organizations.
Website: remerg.com — Possible Employers
Full Resource Hub: remerg.com
Veterans Job Club
An employment support organization dedicated to helping veterans and job seekers find work. Services include immediate job placement assistance, daily orientation sessions, networking and job leads, next-day interviews, weekly hiring sessions, work plan development for workforce re-entry, and connections to local employment resources. Open to all veterans, spouses, family members, retirees, and community members seeking employment support.
Contact: Jose Ortiz, Veterans and Community Employment Representative
Email: [email protected]
Website: veteransjobclub.com
Mile High Workshop
A second-chance work program providing employment and job training in contract manufacturing services including cut-and-sew production, woodworking, laser etching/cutting, handmade assembly, and packaging/fulfillment. Works in partnership with organizations that specifically serve people with sex offense convictions.
Address: 13280 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Phone: 720-446-8612
Website: milehighworkshop.org
Second Chance Center
Established in 2012, Second Chance Center provides the formerly incarcerated and their networks with education, resources, and support to successfully re-enter the community. Services include individual and group counseling, substance misuse treatment, trauma-informed care, employment support and career pathway programs, and the CREW transitional housing program. Wellness offerings include AcuDetox, yoga, and general wellness programs.
Address: 224 Potomac Street, Aurora, CO 80011
Phone: 303-537-5838
Hours: Mon–Thu: 8:30am–4:30pm
Website: scccolorado.org
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
CEO is the largest reentry employment provider in the country, offering people with past convictions paid employment, skills training, and career support. Participants complete a job-readiness orientation and work up to four days per week in transitional employment on CEO crews, supplemented with wraparound services, job coaching, placement assistance, and retention support.
Address: 3532 Franklin Street, Suite S, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 720-279-8489
Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm
Website: ceoworks.org
CommunityWorks
Founded in 1995, CommunityWorks empowers unemployed people to become self-supporting through job preparation and placement services. Over 30,000 job seekers have received job readiness instruction, life skills training, professional clothing for interviews and on-the-job use, connections to jobs, and encouragement from their caring staff. Services include training in overcoming employment barriers, understanding business culture, interviewing skills, job search strategies, resume preparation, and career counseling.
Address: 6000 E. Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 303-433-0300
Website: commwrks.org
Denver Staffing Agencies
The following staffing agencies in Denver have been listed as resources for registrants seeking employment:
- Denver Staff Zone — 7600 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO — 720-638-4972 — Construction and special event employment
- Trojan Labor — 5475 Peoria Street, Building 4, Unit 11, Denver, CO — 303-296-3332 — Full and part-time employment (requires SSN card and photo ID)
- Readymen Temporary Services — 1915 East Colfax Ave, Denver, CO — 303-333-5801 — Full and part-time temporary employment
Always contact agencies directly to confirm current hiring policies.
Honest Jobs
The nation’s largest fair-chance employment platform with 300,000+ job openings from 1,000+ fair-chance employers. Matches candidates with criminal records to positions where past convictions do not conflict with job duties.
Website: honestjobs.com
Jails to Jobs — Second Chance Employers Network
National directory of second-chance employers across all industries. Includes employer listings, job search tips, resume guidance, and resources specifically for people with criminal records.
Website: jailstojobs.org
Online Job Resources for Registrants
These websites provide employment information, job listings, and strategies specifically for people on the sex offender registry:
- Colorado Sex Offender One Stop Resource — Employment — County-by-county employment listings specifically for registrants in Colorado
- SexOffenderJobs.com — Job-finding strategies and industry information for registrants
- Felony Record Hub — 100+ job listings with industry breakdowns
- Second Chance Rentals — Companies That Employ Sex Offenders — Updated list of companies and industries
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Employment services, job search assistance, workforce development, and job placement for the Arapahoe and Douglas county region.
Locations:
- Aurora: 15400 E. 14th Place, Lower Level, Aurora, CO 80011
- Centennial: 6974 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112
- Castle Rock: 4500 Limelight Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: (303) 636-1160 • Email: [email protected]
Website: adworks.org
Bayaud Enterprises
Vocational services for individuals with disabilities, mental illness, low income, or facing barriers to employment. Offers computer training, vocational evaluations, job counseling, supported employment, and community navigation services.
Address: 333 W. Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Phone: (303) 830-6885 • Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm
Website: bayaudenterprises.org
Goodwill Industries of Denver
Free job training, employment placement services, skills development programs, and Career Connection Centers for anyone 16 and older.
Phone: (303) 650-7700
Website: goodwilldenver.org
Self-Employment Options
Self-employment is one of the most viable paths for registrants because it avoids background checks. Industries frequently recommended include:
- Skilled trades: Mobile welding, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry
- Landscaping and lawn care
- Auto repair and detailing
- Freelance technology: Web development, graphic design, IT support, social media management
- Commercial cleaning services
- Moving services
If you are on supervision, all employment including self-employment must be approved by your treatment provider and supervising officer.