Minnesota Second-Chance & Reentry Employment Directory
This directory lists Minnesota employers known to hire individuals with backgrounds or those eligible with officer approval. Hiring policies vary by position. Always confirm with your employer and supervising officer.
Northwest Minnesota
✅ Verified Employers That Hire With Backgrounds
Production, packaging, factory support. Known second-chance employer.
🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Hiring
Dock work, yard labor, warehouse support. CDL eligibility varies.
Stocking, food prep, cart retrieval; approval required.
Northeast Minnesota
✅ Verified Employers Known to Hire
Mining operations, heavy equipment, labor positions.
Manufacturing, plant labor, warehouse roles.
🛠️ Eligible Officer & Employer Approval Needed
Dock work and warehouse roles; CDL positions vary.
Housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen support.
Metro North (Twin Cities)
✅ Verified High-Volume Second-Chance Employers
Warehouse, pick/pack, logistics. Major Minnesota second-chance employer.
Manufacturing, warehouse, skilled labor. Very background-friendly.
🛠️ Eligible Employers That Hire Case-by-Case
General labor; many hire with background checks.
Metro South (Twin Cities)
✅ Verified High-Demand Second-Chance Employers
🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Employers
Entry-level labor, cleanup, roofing assistant.
Central Minnesota
✅ Verified Employers That Hire With Backgrounds
Warehouse, order picking, forklift. Known second-chance employer.
Production, finishing, assembly positions. Background friendly.
Light assembly & warehouse work. Background-acceptable.
🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Approval Employers
Assembly & labor roles. Must confirm with employer.
Stocking & warehouse roles; customer-facing varies.
Southwest Minnesota
✅ Verified Employers Hiring with Backgrounds
Assembly & factory labor. Backgrounds considered.
🛠️ Eligible Officer/Employer Approval Required
Production and general labor. Approval varies.
Stocking, packaging, forklift; confirm with employer.
Stocking, cart work, backroom support.
Southeast Minnesota
✅ Verified Employers Hiring With Backgrounds
Food service, environmental services, logistics.
🛠️ Eligible Case-by-Case Hiring
Stocker & warehouse roles; verify customer-facing restrictions.
Statewide Employers
✅ Verified Major Second-Chance Employers
Fulfillment, picking, sorting. Major reentry employer.
🛠️ Eligible Employers With Restrictions
General labor; restrictions vary by offense type.
Labor Finders, Volt, Express Employment — place many reentry workers.
Important: Hiring policies may vary by employer, county, charge type, and supervision conditions. Always verify before accepting a job offer.
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