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Second chance jobs in Montana

Job counts updated Nov 13, 2026 · Free to print and shareEmployers with public evidence that they hire people with criminal records, graded A to D, and their open jobs in Montana.

Record-safe jobs open

1,508of 1,684 jobs open at these employers

Open jobs at listed employers that do not require a clean record and are not legally barred to people with records.

Employers hiring
85
Entry-level jobs
243

Employers by strength of evidence

Documented hires
8
Reentry program partner
1
Public commitment
49
Says so in its postings
27

683 more listed employers have no open jobs in Montana today.

Who hires people with records in Montana?

As of November 13, 2026, 85 employers with public evidence that they hire people with criminal records have 1,508 record-safe jobs open in Montana, 243 of them entry level. By their strongest evidence, 8 have documented hires (grade A), 1 is a reentry program partner (grade B), 49 have made a public commitment (grade C) and 27 say so in their postings (grade D). Another 683 listed employers have no open jobs in Montana today.

What the grades mean

Being listed does not guarantee a job. A grade describes the public evidence about an employer, not a decision on any one application.
Grade A: Documented hires
Documented hiresA public record shows the employer has hired people with criminal records.
Grade B: Reentry program partner
Reentry program partnerA named hiring partner of a government or funded reentry program, or on a state or city second chance employer list.
Grade C: Public commitment
Public commitmentSigned a fair chance pledge, joined a second chance coalition, or published a fair chance hiring policy.
Grade D: Says so in its postings
Says so in its postingsIts own job postings invite applicants with records. Notices the law requires every employer to post do not count.

Employers

Grouped by evidence grade, then by record-safe jobs open.
Evidence grade
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Employers in Montana with public evidence that they hire people with records, grouped by evidence grade
EmployerEvidenceRecord-safe jobsEntry level
Grade A: Documented hiresDocumented hires8 employers
Lowe'sView jobs in MontanaBright & Blue Futures: ~12,000 second-chance hires in 2025, 60,000 since 2021, 100+ vetted reentry partners in all 50 states.Source Lowe's 2025 Impact and Culture ReportChecked
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52of 52 open21 entry level21
Enterprise MobilityView jobs in MontanaCEO participant Jason was hired by Enterprise Car Rental as a detailer and promoted to car sales inspectorSource Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) - site pages and participant/employer storiesChecked 31of 31 open0 entry level0
MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLCView jobs in MontanaMOD hires people with justice involvement; "We don't place any barriers"; virtual interviews at six Texas prison facilities with jobs assured on release; first HOPES pilot restaurantSource Jails to Jobs Second Chance Employer Profile (quotes MOD VP Social Impact Robin Hamm)Checked
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4of 4 open4 entry level4
PayPalView jobs in MontanaHomepage section "Next Chapter alumni placed at": graduates (formerly incarcerated builders) placed in technology roles; 67 builders placedSource Next Chapter - alumni placed at (nextchapterproject.org)Checked
2 more sources
4of 4 open0 entry level0
CiscoView jobs in MontanaTeleverde: "clients like SAP, Cisco, Salesforce, and Adobe, who hire Televerde graduates" (women trained in Televerde's prison-to-workforce program)Source Televerde - Our ModelChecked
2 more sources
3of 3 open0 entry level0
Kelly ServicesView jobs in Montana"Our Kelly 33 Second Chances Program finds and hires these great candidates" (people with criminal history) for employer clientsSource Kelly 33 Second Chances ProgramChecked
2 more sources
1of 1 open0 entry level0
SalesforceView jobs in MontanaTeleverde: "clients like SAP, Cisco, Salesforce, and Adobe, who hire Televerde graduates" (women trained in Televerde's prison-to-workforce program)Source Televerde - Our ModelChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
JPMorgan ChaseView jobs in MontanaHead of HR: since banning the box in 2018 "[we] have hired consistently 10% — so 23,000 people at our company have low-level records"Source SCBC press releasesChecked
2 more sources
0of 8 open0 entry level0
Grade B: Reentry program partnerReentry program partner1 employer
Simms Fishing Products LLCView jobs in MontanaPIECP cost accounting center listed: Simms Fishing, Billings, MT; product: Wading Boots; Customer modelSource NCIA/BJA PIECP Certification & Cost Accounting Center Listing (Q3 2025 - Q1 2026 quarters)Checked 5of 5 open0 entry level0
Grade C: Public commitmentPublic commitment49 employers
Albertsons Companies Inc.View jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 176of 198 open11 entry level11
Express Employment ProfessionalsView jobs in MontanaIf checking a criminal-record "yes" box means automatic disqualification "it does a disservice to everyone"; franchise owner says Express educates employers so the candidate pool is deeper.Source Express Employment Professionals white paper "Roadblocks to Opportunity" (battle of the barriers), 2018Checked
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121of 130 open21 entry level21
Dollar GeneralView jobs in MontanaUnder $6M EEOC settlement, Dollar General will not discourage applicants with criminal histories and will reconsider those whose offers were rescinded over records.Source HR Dive, 2019-11-06Checked 83of 83 open19 entry level19
CVS HealthView jobs in MontanaNRRC Reentry Essentials (SCA 10th anniversary): prominent employers that 'have promoted hiring people who have criminal records as sensible business practice'.Source National Reentry Resource Center (CSG Justice Center) - grantee highlight + Reentry EssentialsChecked
2 more sources
80of 103 open5 entry level5
Dollar TreeView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 61of 61 open0 entry level0
WalmartView jobs in MontanaWalmart is committed to fair-chance employment efforts that support the hiring and advancement of formerly incarcerated individuals; among first retailers to "ban the box".Source Walmart's Approach to Associate Opportunity fact sheet, 2024-05-03Checked
2 more sources
55of 60 open6 entry level6
Family DollarView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 50of 50 open0 entry level0
Kohl'sView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 47of 47 open8 entry level8
TargetView jobs in MontanaCited at US Attorney (E.D. Mich.) employment event as a model company that adopted fair hiring policies for people with recordsSource CSG Justice Center: Leaders of Michigan's 30-2-2 Initiative (2015)Checked
2 more sources
47of 47 open1 entry level1
Starbucks Coffee CompanyView jobs in MontanaUS Chamber CO—: brands like Walmart, Starbucks and Home Depot "have updated their hiring practices to include people with criminal records"Source US Chamber CO— "What to Know About Second Chance Hiring"Checked
2 more sources
46of 46 open26 entry level26
Best BuyView jobs in MontanaNRRC Reentry Essentials (SCA 10th anniversary): prominent employers that 'have promoted hiring people who have criminal records as sensible business practice'.Source National Reentry Resource Center (CSG Justice Center) - grantee highlight + Reentry EssentialsChecked
2 more sources
37of 37 open7 entry level7
Great ClipsView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 32of 32 open0 entry level0
Motorola Solutions, Inc.View jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 29of 29 open1 entry level1
WalgreensView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked
2 more sources
27of 58 open11 entry level11
StaplesView jobs in MontanaStaples: Signed the 2016 White House Fair Chance Business PledgeSource Fair Chance Business PledgeChecked 22of 22 open3 entry level3
Brinker InternationalView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 20of 20 open6 entry level6
Gap Inc.View jobs in MontanaNamed among 34 companies that completed DKB Foundation's Second Chance Corporate Cohort fair-chance hiring program.Source JFF press release - DKB Foundation Second Chance Corporate Cohort alumniChecked
2 more sources
19of 19 open2 entry level2
WinCo FoodsView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 19of 19 open0 entry level0
The Kroger Co.View jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked
2 more sources
17of 21 open1 entry level1
Olive GardenView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 17of 17 open0 entry level0
Jimmy John'sView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 16of 16 open0 entry level0
Red LobsterView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 12of 12 open0 entry level0
The Home DepotView jobs in MontanaLists Second Chance Business Coalition among organizations that help further its community commitments (Diversity Alliances).Source The Home Depot 2022 ESG ReportChecked
2 more sources
12of 12 open3 entry level3
U-Haul CompanyView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 11of 11 open0 entry level0
Macy'sView jobs in MontanaMacy's: Second Chance Business Coalition memberSource Second Chance Business CoalitionChecked 10of 10 open2 entry level2
AllstateView jobs in MontanaAllstate: Second Chance Business Coalition memberSource Second Chance Business CoalitionChecked 7of 12 open4 entry level4
Ace HardwareView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 7of 7 open0 entry level0
SyscoView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 6of 35 open2 entry level2
US FoodsView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 5of 8 open0 entry level0
Chick-fil-AView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 5of 5 open0 entry level0
Caterpillar Inc.View jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 4of 4 open0 entry level0
Xylem Inc.View jobs in Montana"Our holistic Fair Chance program equips justice-involved individuals..."; talent partnerships with community-based organizationsSource Xylem Fair Chance program pageChecked
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4of 4 open0 entry level0
AT&TView jobs in Montana"AT&T joined other top companies supporting the Second Chance Business Coalition, a nationwide effort to create... meaningful employment for Americans with criminal records."Source AT&T Corporate Responsibility: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion issue briefChecked
2 more sources
3of 3 open0 entry level0
HiltonView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 3of 3 open0 entry level0
VerizonView jobs in MontanaVerizon committed to hiring formerly incarcerated applicants in 2015 when it banned the box; CEO Hans Vestberg calls these hires very loyal, fantastically good workers.Source SHRM, 2023-04-11Checked
2 more sources
3of 3 open2 entry level2
American GreetingsView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 2of 2 open2 entry level2
Staples Inc.View jobs in MontanaStaples: Signed the 2016 White House Fair Chance Business PledgeSource Fair Chance Business PledgeChecked 2of 2 open0 entry level0
Under ArmourView jobs in MontanaUnderArmour: Signed the 2016 White House Fair Chance Business PledgeSource Fair Chance Business PledgeChecked 2of 2 open0 entry level0
Applebee'sView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
BridgestoneView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
CDW Technologies, LLCView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
CintasView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked
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1of 1 open0 entry level0
CircleView jobs in MontanaListed under WJA Founding Members/WJA Members in RBIJ Workforce & Justice Alliance member bookletSource RBIJ Workforce & Justice Alliance Business Member Booklet (2024)Checked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Eli Lilly and CompanyView jobs in MontanaEli Lilly: Second Chance Business Coalition memberSource Second Chance Business CoalitionChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
GoogleView jobs in Montana"Google has banned the box in its hiring process since 2011."Source White House Fair Chance Business Pledge fact sheet (company's own pledge statement), 2016-04-11Checked
2 more sources
1of 1 open0 entry level0
Primo BrandsView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Prison FellowshipView jobs in MontanaPF states it does not discriminate against people with a criminal record; founder served federal prison time; many staff bring inside understanding.Source Prison Fellowship - '10 Companies in the Business of Second Chances' PDF + Second Chance Hiring articles + 2018 Second Chance Job FairChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Stanley Black & DeckerView jobs in MontanaN.D. Ill. U.S. Probation PDF 'List of Felon Friendly Employers (Companies that hire felons)': companies 'known to also offer jobs for felons'Source U.S. Probation Office N.D. Illinois - List of Felon Friendly EmployersChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Bank of America, National AssociationView jobs in MontanaBank of America: Second Chance Business Coalition memberSource Second Chance Business CoalitionChecked 0of 2 open0 entry level0
Show all 49 employers graded C
Grade D: Says so in its postingsSays so in its postings27 employers
TJXView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 116of 116 open33 entry level33
Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Spencer Gifts – Spirit Halloween will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 34of 34 open0 entry level0
AerotekView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Openness to second-chance employment opportunities and commitment to maintaining workplace standards.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 22of 24 open10 entry level10
PLUNJView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “(Note-A conviction alone will not automatically bar you from employment).”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 21of 22 open5 entry level5
Whole Foods MarketView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 21of 21 open10 entry level10
Compass GroupView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 13of 13 open5 entry level5
Conflux SystemsView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 10of 28 open1 entry level1
Lodging DynamicsView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify you;”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 9of 9 open6 entry level6
Blue United SourcingView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Second chances matter here — candidates with prior convictions are welcome to apply.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 4of 11 open0 entry level0
Capstone Logistics LLCView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Leadpoint prides itself on being a second-chance employer.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 3of 3 open0 entry level0
Office DepotView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 3of 3 open3 entry level3
Vortex Companies, LLCView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “We are a second chance employer.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 3of 3 open0 entry level0
CentiMark CorporationView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Second Chance Employer – Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 2of 2 open0 entry level0
JacobsView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 2of 2 open0 entry level0
JobsForHumanityView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 2of 2 open0 entry level0
Midas - Touch of GoldView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Second Chance Employer”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 2of 2 open0 entry level0
Vets HiredView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 2of 2 open0 entry level0
NVIDIAView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Our company believes in second chance employment.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 4 open0 entry level0
Alzheimer’s AssociationView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “We consider qualified applicants with criminal records.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Caring TransitionsView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Able to pass a background check (we are bonded and insured), though we may consider second chance employment for the right candidate”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open1 entry level1
Essence JourneyView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open1 entry level1
JLLView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
PARFOISView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “Second Chance Initiative”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
Universal LogisticsView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 1of 1 open0 entry level0
The GEO GroupView jobs in MontanaPosting says: “If you excel at organizing and believe everyone deserves a second chance, we have the job for you!”Source Metaintro reading of the employer's own job postingsChecked 0of 4 open0 entry level0
Show all 27 employers graded D
Metaintro · Second chance jobs in Montana · www.metaintro.com/second-chance-jobs/montana · Counts refreshed November 13, 2026Being listed does not guarantee a job. A grade describes the public evidence about an employer, not a decision on any one application.

683 more listed employers have no open jobs in Montana today.

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How this index is built

Sources, grades and counts, and what they leave out.
Evidence grades
Every employer is listed because of public evidence that it hires people with criminal records. The evidence is graded A to D, and an employer's grade is its strongest piece of evidence. A state or city list counts only in the state it covers.
Record-safe jobs
A record-safe job is a live posting that does not ask for a clean record and is not in a role a tracked law bars to people with some records. Most postings say nothing about records, so they count as record-safe unless a law applies.
Legal bars
Roles that federal and state laws close to some people with records are tagged with the statute, for example in nursing, schools, child care, banking, commercial driving, airports and armed security. Those jobs are left out of the record-safe count. A tag marks the role, not the person: whether a law applies depends on the offense and how long ago it was.
Entry level
An entry-level job asks for one year of experience or less.
Freshness
Job counts come from live postings and are refreshed every six hours. Each listing shows the date its evidence was last checked against its source, and evidence older than 12 months is re-checked.

Being listed does not guarantee a job. A grade describes the public evidence about an employer, not a decision on any one application.

Found an error, or have evidence to add? Tell us and we will check it against the source.

Questions

What is a second chance employer?

An employer with public evidence that it hires people with criminal records: a record of past hires, a named place in a reentry hiring program or on a state or city list, a public pledge or hiring policy, or job postings that invite applicants with records. Every employer in this index shows its evidence, the source and the date it was checked.

How are employers graded?

Each employer takes the grade of its strongest piece of evidence. A: a public record shows it has hired people with records. B: a named hiring partner of a government or funded reentry program, or on a state or city second chance list. C: a fair chance pledge, coalition membership or published policy. D: its own postings invite applicants with records. A state or city list counts only in the state it covers.

What is a record-safe job?

A live posting that does not ask for a clean record and is not in a role that a tracked federal or state law closes to some people with records, such as many jobs in nursing, schools, child care, banking, commercial driving, airports and armed security.

How often is the index updated?

Job counts come from live postings and are refreshed every six hours. The counts on this page were refreshed on November 13, 2026. Evidence is re-checked against its source when it is more than 12 months old.

Does being listed mean an employer will hire someone with a record?

No. Being listed does not guarantee a job. A grade describes the public evidence about an employer, not a decision on any one application. Whether a law limits a role depends on the offense and how long ago it was.

Can I print or download the Montana list?

Yes. Every state page prints as a handout with the grade legend, the refresh date and the page address on each page, and every page has a free CSV download with the same data.

For corrections, probation and reentry programs

Every state page prints as a handout: the employer list grouped by grade, the grade legend, the date the counts were refreshed and the page address on every page. The index is free to print, copy and share, and each page has a CSV download with the same data.

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