How to Find a Job If You're on Parole
The portion of a prison sentence served in the community rather than in a correctional institution is called parole. A parole board meets and reviews the specifics of each situation and interviews the parole applicant to determine if parole is warranted. For most parolees, finding a job is the next step after winning freedom.
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Instructions
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Find a Job While You're on Parole
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Start looking for a job before parole is granted. Inmates eligible for parole are notified before their hearing by a case manager.
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Determine if there are any jobs you cannot have. Certain jobs are barred by the parole commission.
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Call your parole officer often. Parole officers are experienced at helping parolees find stable, long-term employment.
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Utilize all social service and job placement agencies at your disposal. The US Department of Justice can help you locate employers who hire parolees in your area (see Resources below).
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Contact the ACLU immediately if you believe you are being discriminated against during your job hunt. The ACLU can help steer you toward a victims advocacy group to combat discrimination and can spell out your rights and obligations as a parolee (see Resources below).
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Contact the head of your local place of worship and explain your situation. He or she may be able to suggest employers who are willing to hire parolees.
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Keep trying. Many parolees report difficulty finding and keeping jobs. Steady employment is a requirement for most parolees, so it is crucial that you remain optimistic. Follow up with your parole officer after every interview.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask your parole officer for help. He or she may have established a network of businesses and agencies that will help parolees find a job.
Use family, friends and employment agencies to find a job. The more contacts you have, the more likely you are to find a job.
Being on parole may limit your job opportunities. If, for example, a job would put a parolee in a position to commit a crime again, the parole commission may deny employment.
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a job is a job in itself! running out of patience maybe someone feel my struggle and reachout.
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wel I am just trying 2 find my husband a job before he gets out on parole if he makes it in june 2012 kinda dificult. but I wil get it dun!
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majorpmps
Sep 08, 2009
I too live in ventura and i find the outlook on finding a job dismal. Every where I go says they dont hire felons. Construction is almost non-existent right now too. I wish there was something to do about this. -
jerrynkari
Jun 25, 2008
I am in ventura county, and a few years ago I was stupid and got into trouble for under the influnce of drugs, I also stoled something under 30.00 but because I had a pocket knife they have me for a felony. The problem is I have always been a good standing citizen and have always held a good job, the problem I am having is know one wants to hire one with a felony, every job I have applied for requires a background check, I can't belive how hard it is to find employment, I have fines to pay, a new baby and I can't get even a forlift driver or warehousing job because I can't pass the background test, even temp services will not send me on a job. Ventura county really sucks..I am thing of writing the judge, the governor and who ever else I need to. Does anyone have any suggestions...This is a form of discrimination!
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jerrynkari
Jun 25, 2008
I am in ventura county, and a few years ago I was stupid and got into trouble for under the influnce of drugs, I also stoled something under 30.00 but because I had a pocket knife they have me for a felony. The problem is I have always been a good standing citizen and have always held a good job, the problem I am having is know one wants to hire one with a felony, every job I have applied for requires a background check, I can't belive how hard it is to find employment, I have fines to pay, a new baby and I can't get even a forlift driver or warehousing job because I can't pass the background test, even temp services will not send me on a job. Ventura county really sucks..I am thing of writing the judge, the governor and who ever else I need to. Does anyone have any suggestions...This is a form of discrimination!
