Inmate Services

Resources and support designed to help inmates and their families navigate the criminal justice system with clarity and hope.

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Ex-Offender Employers Hiring List

A comprehensive resource connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with employers who are actively hiring and committed to providing second chances. This list includes companies across various industries looking to build diverse, talented teams.

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How This Resource Helps

• Find employers actively seeking talented individuals with lived experience in the criminal justice system
• Access opportunities across multiple industries and job types
• Explore companies committed to rehabilitation and second chances
• Take steps toward stability and successful reentry into society

Need Additional Support?

If you or a loved one needs additional advocacy, legal guidance, or support navigating the criminal justice system, we're here to help. Contact us to learn more about how Bellz Killz can assist you.

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Des Moines Metro Fair Chance / Second Chance Employment Resources

DISCLAIMER: Hiring policies vary by employer, offense type, how recent a conviction is, whether charges are pending, and the specific job role. Contact employers directly to verify current background-check policies.

Staffing Agencies / Fast Hiring / Temp-to-Hire

• IowaWORKS (Returning Citizen Employment Resources)

• Labor Solutions of Des Moines

• Express Employment Professionals

• Aerotek

• TalentBridge

• Palmer Group

• QPS Employment Group

• Manpower

• LaborMax Staffing

• Randstad

• Surge Staffing

• Remedy Intelligent Staffing

• Advance Services

• PeopleReady

• Spherion

• Robert Half

• Express Pros

• Staffing Network

Warehouse / Logistics / Manufacturing

• Amazon Fulfillment

• Amazon DSP Contractors

• UPS

• FedEx Ground Contractors

• XPO Logistics

• Old Dominion Freight

• Ryder

• Penske Logistics

• Sysco

• US Foods

• Performance Food Group

• Dot Foods

• Accu-Tech

• Andersen Windows

• John Deere Des Moines Works

• TPI Composites

• Bridgestone / Firestone

• Titan Tire

• Vermeer

• MidAmerican Energy (select labor roles)

• Michael Foods

• Wells Enterprises / Blue Bunny

• Owens & Minor

• Grainger

• Fastenal

• PDM Manufacturing

• Kemin Industries

• Cargill

• Tyson Foods

• Smithfield Foods

• Eaton

• 3M

• General Mills distribution

Construction / Trades / Outdoor Labor

• Baker Group

• The Weitz Company

• McAninch Corporation

• Elder Corporation

• Corell Contractor

• Absolute Concrete

• Concrete contractors

• Roofing companies

• Demo crews

• Framing crews

• Drywall companies

• Painting contractors

• Asphalt crews

• Fence installers

• Excavation companies

• General labor contractors

• Landscaping companies

• Lawn care companies

• Snow removal companies

• Junk removal companies

• Gutter installers

• Siding installers

• Deck builders

• Tree removal companies

Moving / Physical Labor

• Two Men and a Truck

• College Hunks Hauling Junk

• All Mighty Movers

• Jake N Jose Moving

• Adamantine Spine Moving

• Local independent movers

• Furniture delivery companies

Recycling / Industrial / Salvage

• Alter Metal Recycling

• Scrap Processors Inc.

• OmniSource

• Local scrap yards

• Pallet recycling companies

• Recycling processing facilities

• Salvage yards

• Warehouse reclaim operations

Food Service / Restaurants / Grocery

• Hy-Vee

• Fareway

• Casey's

• Kum & Go / Maverik

• McDonald's

• Burger King

• Wendy's

• Taco Bell

• Arby's

• Popeyes

• Pizza Hut

• Domino's (non-driving positions)

• Subway

• Jimmy John's

• Buffalo Wild Wings

• Applebee's

• Chili's

• IHOP

• Denny's

• Perkins

• Hotel kitchens

• Prep cook positions

• Dishwashing jobs

• Banquet setup crews

Cleaning / Janitorial / Maintenance

• ABM

• Marsden Building Maintenance

• City Wide Facility Solutions

• ServiceMaster

• Jan-Pro

• Office cleaning companies

• Overnight janitorial crews

• Apartment turnover cleaning

• Commercial maintenance crews

• Pressure washing companies

Hotels / Hospitality

• Marriott properties

• Hilton properties

• Holiday Inn

• Motel 6

• Super 8

• Comfort Inn

• Hampton Inn

• Housekeeping positions

• Laundry attendants

• Maintenance positions

• Night audit positions

Transportation / Equipment / Yard Work

(Depends heavily on offense + driving record)

• DART support roles

• Forklift operator positions

• Yard spotter positions

• Loader / unloader roles

• Dock worker positions

• Warehouse transport

• Equipment operator roles

Reentry / Community Resources

• IowaWORKS Returning Citizen Program

• CIRCA (Central Iowa Reentry Coalition)

• Iowa Department of Corrections Reentry Resources

• Community employment assistance programs

• Church employment ministries

• Nonprofit workforce development programs

Need Help Getting Started?

If you need guidance selecting the right employer, preparing for interviews, or navigating the employment process, Bellz Killz is here to help. Our team can provide support and advocacy throughout your reentry journey.