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Florida Probation-Friendly Employment Directory
OACRA Florida Employment Directory
Verified (hires on probation)
Eligible (confirm with officer)
Florida Probation-Friendly Employers & Staffing Agencies

A statewide, living directory of employers, staffing agencies, city crews, hospital contractors, and reentry programs that commonly consider people on probation, community control, GPS/house arrest, or recent release. Listings are grouped by region and county.

Some jobs require curfew changes, out-of-county approval, or proof you’re on shift. Your officer must be able to confirm where you are and who supervises you. Always clear work with your officer before your first shift.

Miami-Dade / South Florida
Broward / Fort Lauderdale
Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
Tampa Bay / West Central
Orlando / Central Florida
Polk / Central Corridor
Jacksonville / NE Florida
Gainesville / North Central
Tallahassee / Big Bend
Pensacola / Escambia & Santa Rosa
Emerald Coast / Okaloosa & Walton
Lee / Fort Myers–Cape Coral
Collier / Naples
Sarasota / Manatee (Suncoast)
Space Coast / Brevard
Volusia / Flagler
St. Johns / Clay / Nassau +
Lake / Sumter / Marion
Highlands / Hardee / DeSoto / Glades / Hendry
Nature Coast / Citrus–Hernando–Levy
Panama City / Bay & Gulf

Orlando / Central Florida

Counties: Orange, Osceola, Seminole
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • SunCoast Packing & Logistics
    Warehouse loading / pallet moving. Shift ~6am–2pm (day shift / curfew-safe). Often considers felony probation if non-violent. Comfortable with probation verifying you're on shift.
    PO script: “I have an offer at SunCoast Packing, 1820 ___ Dr., Orlando (Orange County). Supervisor is Miguel. Schedule 6am–2pm Mon–Fri. Start [date]. Do you need anything else from me so I’m in compliance?”
    Walk-in 5:45–6:15am w/ ID & work boots
    Actively hiring
    PO-friendly
    Day shift
  • CleanCore Hospital EVS Contractor
    Hospital environmental services / janitorial. Overnight (10pm–6am) and weekend floor crews. Will confirm employment and schedule to probation. Overnight requires curfew / GPS modification for house arrest / strict curfew.
    PO script: “This is hospital cleaning at [Hospital Address], Orlando (Orange County). Supervisor is Ms. Jackson in EVS. Shift 10pm–6am Thu–Mon. I’m requesting approval so I can work these hours and stay in compliance.”
    Apply online (background check; violent felonies may be blocked)
    Hiring
    Overnight
    Needs curfew mod
  • City Public Works – Litter & Right-of-Way Crew
    City cleanup / roadside litter abatement. Supervisors do headcount and can verify you’re physically on shift (good for GPS / community control). Mostly 7am–3pm. Usually referral from PO or reentry program.
    PO script: “This is municipal cleanup starting daily at the City Yard [address], Orange County. Shift 7am–3pm. Supervisor can verify I’m on site. I’m asking approval so I’m in compliance.”
    Ask your PO for referral / work letter.
    PO referral
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
  • Central Florida Staffing (Light Industrial / Temp)
    Temp/day labor for warehouse, basic construction cleanup, unloading trucks. “Show up at 6am, get a same-day assignment.” Often felony-friendly / second chance. You MUST report every new site address and county before you go if you’re restricted.
    PO script: “Central Florida Staffing dispatches me to [worksite address, County] from 7am–3pm today under supervisor [name / number]. I will update you if that site changes. Do you need anything else so I’m in compliance?”
    Daily check-in ~6:00am w/ ID, steel-toe boots
    Temp / day labor
    Felony-friendly
    Travel sensitive
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Central Florida (Reentry / Fair Chance Track)
    Connects justice-involved applicants to employers who already understand probation and verification calls. Can help with bus passes, work clothes, resume support.
    Ask for: “reentry / fair chance hiring.” Use those exact words.
    careersourcecentralflorida.com
    Case-managed
    Employer network
  • Operation New Hope (Ready4Work)
    Workforce training + direct placement for people with a record. Helps prep how to talk to probation about shift hours or curfew changes.
    Ask for: “employment placement / Ready4Work.”
    operationnewhope.org
    Job training
    Employer intro
  • Honest Jobs (Fair-Chance Job Board)
    Search record-friendly listings by location and offense type. Screenshot posting with company, address, and shift to send to probation.
    PO tip: “Job is at [employer/address] in [county], shift [hours]. Do you need anything else so I’m in compliance?”
    honestjobs.com
    Online
    Record-aware
  • FDOC Re-Entry / Transition Services
    Reentry staff work with second-chance employers and can share contacts for companies already hiring supervised individuals.
    Ask for: “employment contacts for my county” or “second chance employer list.”
    Ask your officer or local reentry coordinator
    Referral only
    DOC-linked
Hiring policies change. Overnight shifts (10pm–6am) usually need a curfew / GPS modification. If you’re on community control / house arrest, probation must be able to reach you at the approved worksite, during approved hours. If they can’t reach you, that can be treated as a violation or absconder status even if you say you were “just at work.”

Miami / South Florida

Counties: Miami-Dade
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Port & Warehouse Staffing (Import / Freight Unloading)
    Freight / pallet unloading, container break-down, warehouse labor tied to the port and airport logistics chain. Often “show up early, get assigned that day.” Commonly considers felony probation if non-violent and you have valid ID.
    PO script: “I have day-shift warehouse work through [Staffing Name] at [Worksite Address], Miami-Dade County. Start [date], ~7am–3pm. Supervisor is [name / number]. Do you need anything else so I’m in compliance?”
    Report ~6:00am w/ ID & boots. Some gigs pay same week.
    Temp / day labor
    Felony-friendly
    Day shift
  • Hotel Back-of-House (Kitchen / Laundry / Steward)
    Large hotels (airport / downtown) constantly need dish pit, banquet setup, laundry, and housekeeping support. HR will usually confirm schedule to probation. If alcohol is restricted in your conditions, avoid bar / banquet service shifts.
    PO script: “I’ve been offered back-of-house hotel work at [Hotel / Staffing Partner], [Address], Miami-Dade. Shift 2pm–10pm. Supervisor [name / number]. I will be onsite those hours. Do you need anything else so I’m in compliance?”
    Actively hiring
    PO-friendly
    Evening shift
  • City Sanitation / Beautification Crew
    Public works / sanitation / litter cleanup. Supervisors do headcount and will confirm you’re physically on shift. Very probation-friendly for GPS / community control. Usually referral only.
    PO script: “This is City cleanup starting at [Staging Yard Address], Miami-Dade. Shift ~7am–3pm. Supervisor can verify I’m onsite. I’m asking approval so I’m in compliance.”
    Ask probation or reentry caseworker for referral.
    PO referral
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
  • Hospital Environmental Services (EVS) – Overnight Cleaning
    Hospital / clinic janitorial (floors, trash, disinfection). Overnight and weekend rotations are standard. They will confirm employment to probation. Overnight work is NOT automatically allowed; you need curfew / GPS approval if you’re restricted.
    PO script: “This is hospital EVS at [Facility Address], Miami-Dade. Supervisor [name]. Shift 10pm–6am Fri–Tue. I’m requesting approval so I can work and remain in compliance.”
    Expect background check. Violent felonies can be an issue.
    Overnight
    Needs curfew mod
    PO-friendly
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource South Florida (Reentry / Fair Chance Track)
    Runs “second chance” hiring events where employers already know they’re meeting justice-involved applicants. Can help with basics like resume, work clothes, sometimes transport.
    Ask for: “reentry services” or “fair chance hiring.”
    careersourcesfl.com / local office
    Case-managed
    Employer network
  • Probation Transitional Employment Referral
    Many Miami-Dade officers have “transitional” contacts for sanitation, warehouse, or facilities/maintenance shifts. These supervisors are used to probation calls.
    How to ask: “Can you refer me to transitional employment? I am available for verified day shift.”
    Request referral directly from your PO
    PO referral
    Faster placement
  • Shelter / Outreach Employment Navigation
    Some shelters connect clients to cleanup crews and day-labor partners. Supervisors will confirm you’re there if probation calls. Ideal if you just got out and need income this week.
    PO tip: “I’m working via [Shelter/Org] starting 7am at [staging address]. Supervisor can verify I’m onsite.”
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
  • Honest Jobs (Fair-Chance Job Board)
    Browse record-friendly jobs, filter by conviction type. Screenshot the posting with address + shift and send to probation for approval.
    PO tip: “Job is at [employer/address], shift [hours]. Do you need anything else so I’m in compliance?”
    honestjobs.com
    Online
    Record-aware
Miami-Dade notes: • Port / warehouse staffing is usually early-morning check-in. Day shift is curfew-safe if you’re approved to leave home. You still have to tell probation where you’ll physically be. • Hotel / back-of-house is usually fine, but banquet/bar work can violate alcohol restrictions. • Hospital EVS overnight needs curfew/GPS approval first. Overnight is not “automatically okay.”

Broward / Fort Lauderdale

Counties: Broward
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Port Everglades / Warehouse & Freight Staffing
    Container unloading, palletizing, staging freight. Day shifts are common. Supervisors are used to probation verification calls.
    PO script: “I have warehouse work at [Company / Address], Broward. Shift 7am–3pm. Supervisor is [name / number]. Do you need anything else so I’m in compliance?”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Felony-friendly
  • Hotel / Resort Back-of-House (Ft. Lauderdale Beach & Airport)
    Dish pit, laundry, banquet setup. Usually not cashiering. If your probation bans alcohol-related work, avoid bar service or security at alcohol venues.
    PO script: “I’ve been offered steward / kitchen support at [Hotel Name], [Address], Broward. Shift 3pm–11pm. Supervisor [name / number]. I will be on-site those hours.”
    Evening
    PO-friendly
  • County Parks / Grounds & Beautification
    Grounds cleanup, trash pickup, basic landscaping in county parks or medians. Supervisors track attendance and will confirm you’re physically present (good for GPS / community control). Usually referral through probation.
    Ask PO: “Can you refer me to a county beautification crew so I’m working approved hours?”
    Day shift
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Broward (Fair Chance / Reentry Services)
    Has employer partners who know they’ll be interviewing people with a record. Ask directly for “reentry services.”
    PO tip: Let probation know you’re working with CareerSource so they understand you’re job-seeking through a supervised channel.
    careersourcebroward.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
  • Shelter / Transitional Work Crews
    Some emergency shelters help place clients on cleanup crews or light maintenance crews. These are often probation-aware and can verify you’re onsite.
    Ask the shelter case manager: “Do you have work crews that accept people on probation?”
    PO-friendly
    Day shift
Broward notes: If your probation includes “no alcohol establishments,” avoid nightclub security, barback, or banquet serving where alcohol is primary. Grounds / beautification crews are usually safer: daytime, supervised, easy for probation to verify.

Palm Beach / Treasure Coast

Counties: Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Landscaping / Grounds Maintenance Crews
    Lawn / grounds contracts for HOAs, shopping centers, municipal medians. Day shift outdoor work. Supervisors can confirm you’re physically with the crew.
    PO script: “Landscaping crew based at [Yard Address], Palm Beach County, 7am–3pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
    PO-friendly
  • Warehouse / Distribution I-95 Corridor Staffing
    Picker/packer, loading trucks, stocking. Often “felony-friendly if non-violent” and used to probation verifying shifts. Usually early morning or afternoon.
    PO script: “Warehouse shift at [Company / Address], [County]. 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number]. Start [date].”
    Felony-friendly
    Day shift
    Temp / day labor
  • Hospital / Clinic EVS (Environmental Services)
    Cleaning, trash, floor care in clinics or hospitals. Sometimes overnight. Needs curfew/gps approval for night hours.
    PO script: “Clinic EVS at [Address], [County], 10pm–6am. Supervisor [name]. Requesting approval for documented overnight shift.”
    Overnight
    Needs curfew mod
    PO-friendly
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource (Local Office / Reentry Services)
    Ask specifically for “fair chance hiring” or “reentry.” They’ll connect you to employers already expecting supervised applicants.
    PO tip: Let probation know which CareerSource office you’re working with and what county the job is in.
    Local CareerSource office (Palm Beach / Treasure Coast region)
    Employer network
    Case-managed
  • County Public Works / Beautification Referral
    Some counties place probationers on roadside cleanup or parks cleanup teams. Supervisors confirm attendance. Usually needs PO or court referral.
    Ask probation: “Is there a county cleanup / beautification crew I can work on for approved hours?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Palm Beach / Treasure Coast notes: Outdoor/landscaping work is usually daytime and easy for probation to verify. Overnight clinic/hospital cleaning can be allowed, but get the curfew change first.

Tampa Bay / West Central

Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco (and surrounding)
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Port / Warehouse & Distribution (Tampa Port Area)
    Loading/unloading, pallet moves, basic forklift assist (if certified). Often early morning start. Supervisors are used to probation verifying shifts.
    PO script: “Warehouse shift at [Company / Address], Hillsborough. 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number]. Start [date].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Felony-friendly
  • Municipal Sanitation / Litter Abatement Crews
    City or county public works cleanup. Supervisors sign off that you were physically there (great for GPS / community control). Usually referral through probation or reentry services.
    Ask PO: “Can you place me on a sanitation / beautification crew so I’m working approved hours?”
    PO referral
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
  • Construction Cleanup / Demo Support Staffing
    Temp labor for debris removal, site cleanup, hurricane repair/rebuild tasks. “Show up at 6am, get assigned.” Often second-chance friendly.
    PO script: “I’m dispatched to [Worksite Address], [County], 7am–3pm, supervisor [name / number]. I will update you if site changes.”
    Temp / day labor
    Travel sensitive
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Tampa Bay / CareerSource Pinellas (Reentry)
    Fair-chance employer lists, hiring events, resume / transportation support. Ask specifically for “reentry services.”
    PO tip: “I’m working with CareerSource on approved employment.”
    careersourcetampabay.com / careersourcepinellas.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
  • County / City Reentry Programs (Work Crews)
    Some local governments have “returning citizen” or “second chance” placements for roadside cleanup or facility maintenance. Supervisor will confirm you’re onsite if probation calls.
    Ask probation: “Do you have a returning-citizen work crew I can be placed on?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Tampa Bay notes: Port/warehouse staffing is fast to start and usually daytime. Construction cleanup and demo work can move sites day-to-day — you MUST update probation with each new site address.

Polk / Central Corridor

Counties: Polk and nearby central logistics corridor
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Distribution Center / Warehouse Staffing (I-4 Corridor)
    Picker/packer, loading trucks, inventory pull. Many DCs in Polk County are second-chance friendly if no active violence/theft in your charges.
    PO script: “Warehouse shift at [Distribution Center Address], Polk County, 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    Felony-friendly
    PO-friendly
  • County Roads / Litter / Mowing Crews
    Roadside trash pickup, mowing, sign cleanup. Supervisors will verify you’re onsite. Often referred through probation or county programs.
    Ask PO: “Can you place me on a county cleanup crew so I can keep verified hours?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource (Local Polk / Central Corridor Office)
    Asks employers up front if they accept justice-involved applicants. Can help if transportation is your main barrier.
    How to ask: “I need reentry / fair chance support.”
    Local CareerSource office (Polk / Central Corridor)
    Case-managed
    Employer network
Polk / Central Corridor notes: Warehouses here are fast-paced and shift-based. You must keep probation updated on start time, address, and supervisor so they can reach you.

Jacksonville / NE Florida

Counties: Duval, Nassau (plus surrounding NE Florida)
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Port / Shipyard & Warehouse Labor
    Loading/unloading freight, basic shipyard cleanup, rust/chip/paint prep. Often early-morning starts. Supervisors usually okay talking to probation.
    PO script: “I have shift work at [Shipyard / Warehouse Address], Duval County, 6am–2pm, supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Felony-friendly
  • City / County Right-of-Way Cleanup
    Roadside and drainage ditch cleanup, litter removal. Very probation-aware. They will verify that you’re physically at work.
    Ask PO: “Can you refer me to a city cleanup / right-of-way crew?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • Operation New Hope (Ready4Work - Jacksonville)
    Directly focused on people with records. Job training, coaching, and employer introductions. They understand probation language, curfews, and GPS.
    Ask for: “Ready4Work employment placement.”
    operationnewhope.org
    Employer intro
    Case-managed
  • CareerSource Northeast Florida (Reentry / Fair Chance)
    Connects “fair chance” employers with justice-involved applicants. Ask for the reentry team specifically.
    PO tip: Let probation know you’re in CareerSource’s reentry track.
    careersourcenefl.com
    Employer network
    Reentry services
Jacksonville / NE Florida notes: Shipyard / port work is physical and often early morning. Let probation know the exact gate address and supervisor so they can reach you.

Gainesville / North Central

Counties: Alachua and nearby North Central counties
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Hospital / Campus EVS & Facilities Cleaning
    Cleaning/maintenance crews, often overnight or weekend. Supervisors will confirm employment for probation. Overnight requires curfew approval.
    PO script: “Facilities cleaning at [Hospital / Campus Address], shift 10pm–6am. Supervisor [name]. Requesting approval for verified overnight work.”
    Overnight
    Needs curfew mod
    PO-friendly
  • County Public Works / Beautification
    Roadside litter, mowing, small repairs. Day shift. Supervisors verify attendance (good for GPS / community control). Usually referral through probation.
    Ask PO: “Can you refer me to county beautification so I can keep verified hours?”
    PO referral
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource North Central Florida (Reentry Team)
    Fair-chance / second-chance employer connections and coaching for people with records.
    How to ask: “I’m on probation and need fair chance employers.”
    careersourcencfl.com
    Case-managed
    Employer network
Gainesville / North Central notes: If you’re on strict curfew / house arrest, overnight custodial work is not automatic. Get it approved in writing first.

Tallahassee / Big Bend

Counties: Leon and surrounding Big Bend counties
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • State / Campus Custodial Contracts
    Janitorial / custodial contracts for state offices or campus buildings. Often evening shifts. Supervisors are used to confirming schedules.
    PO script: “Custodial shift at [Building / Address], Leon County, 4pm–11pm. Supervisor [name / number]. Requesting approval.”
    Evening
    PO-friendly
  • DOT / Right-of-Way Cleanup Crews
    Roadside litter, brush clearing, storm debris. Day shift. Supervisor can verify you’re on-site (helps with GPS / community control). Usually PO referral.
    Ask PO: “Can you refer me to right-of-way cleanup so I can work approved hours?”
    Day shift
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Capital Region (Reentry / Justice-Involved)
    Helps line up interviews with employers open to supervision, and can prep language for curfew modification requests tied to real jobs.
    Ask: “I’m on probation and I need fair chance employers.”
    careersourcecapitalregion.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Tallahassee / Big Bend notes: Many of these jobs are government contracts. They’ll absolutely pick up the phone when probation calls, which is good for you.

Pensacola / Escambia & Santa Rosa

Counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Industrial / Shipyard Cleanup & Support Labor
    Debris removal, pressure washing, prep work. Supervisors usually okay confirming your schedule to probation. Early-morning start.
    PO script: “I have shift at [Yard Address], Escambia County, 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Felony-friendly
  • Beach / Parks Cleanup Crews
    Litter pickup, restroom cleanup, grounds maintenance in public beach / park areas. Supervisors track attendance (good for GPS). Often referral-based.
    Ask PO: “Can you place me on a county cleanup crew so I have verified work hours?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • Regional CareerSource Office (Reentry / Returning Citizens)
    Matches applicants with record-friendly employers in industrial, cleanup, and logistics work. Ask directly for “reentry” or “returning citizen support.”
    PO tip: Tell probation you’re using CareerSource so they know you are actively trying to comply.
    Local CareerSource (Escambia / Santa Rosa region)
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Pensacola notes: Industrial / shipyard labor is physical, usually early, and supervisors generally answer the phone. That makes probation happy.

Emerald Coast / Okaloosa & Walton

Counties: Okaloosa, Walton
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Resort / Hotel Housekeeping & Back-of-House
    Housekeeping, laundry, dish pit, banquet setup for beach resorts. Supervisors will confirm schedules. Avoid security / nightclub roles if you’re barred from alcohol.
    PO script: “Back-of-house work at [Resort Address], Okaloosa County, 8am–4pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Hospitality
  • County Roadside / Beach Cleanup Crews
    Sand/shoreline litter cleanup, rest area maintenance. Very visible, very verifiable. Usually referral-based.
    Ask PO: “Can you place me on county cleanup so I can get verified hours?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Okaloosa / Walton (Fair Chance Placement)
    Helps people with records get interviews with resort, hospitality, beach services, and maintenance employers who expect probation contact.
    How to ask: “I need returning-citizen / reentry employment support.”
    Local CareerSource office (Okaloosa / Walton)
    Hospitality-heavy
    Employer network
Emerald Coast notes: Beach / resort work is often daytime and easy to verify. Nightclub / bouncer / armed security work is usually NOT allowed, especially if you cannot carry a weapon or be around alcohol.

Lee / Fort Myers–Cape Coral

Counties: Lee
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Hurricane / Construction Cleanup Crews
    Debris removal, gutting damaged buildings, hauling materials. “Show up early, get assigned.” Supervisors generally OK with probation verification.
    PO script: “I’m dispatched to [Worksite Address] in Lee County, 7am–3pm, supervisor [name / number]. I’ll update you if they move me.”
    Temp / day labor
    Travel sensitive
    Day shift
  • Resort / Condo Maintenance & Grounds
    Landscaping, pool area cleanup, trash runs for condo/high-rise properties. Day shift, easy to verify.
    Ask PO: “Maintenance / grounds shift at [Property Address], Lee County, 8am–4pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    GPS-safe
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Southwest Florida (Fair Chance Services)
    Connects justice-involved people to cleanup, rebuild, and facilities jobs that need labor now. They often help explain probation requirements to employers.
    Ask directly: “reentry / returning citizen employment help.”
    careersourcesouthwestflorida.com (local office / contact)
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Lee / Fort Myers–Cape Coral notes: Disaster rebuild / debris crews are probation-aware but they move locations. You must tell probation where you’re physically going each day.

Collier / Naples

Counties: Collier
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Golf Course / Resort Grounds Crew
    Early morning mowing, trimming, trash runs, cart cleanup. Day shift. Supervisors used to verifying attendance.
    PO script: “Grounds crew at [Course / Resort], Collier County, 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Hospitality
  • Housekeeping / Condo Turnover Crews
    Cleaning rentals / condos between guests. Typically daytime. Supervisors can verify. Be mindful if probation restricts you from entering specific housing areas or gated communities without notice.
    Ask PO: “Cleaning shift at [Property Address] in Collier, 9am–5pm. Supervisor [name / number]. Do you need anything else from me so I’m in compliance?”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Travel sensitive
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Southwest Florida (Collier Office)
    Helps place applicants in hospitality, maintenance, cleanup, and grounds roles. Will often coach you on what to give probation (address, supervisor, shift).
    Ask: “I’m under supervision. I need fair chance employers in Collier.”
    careersourcesouthwestflorida.com (Collier location)
    Hospitality-heavy
    Employer network
Collier / Naples notes: High-end properties care more about reliability than background if you’re in back-of-house. But you MUST let probation know every address you’ll be working in that day.

Sarasota / Manatee (Suncoast)

Counties: Sarasota, Manatee
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Beach / Parks / Tourism Grounds Crews
    Public beach cleanup, trash removal, restroom sanitizing, light maintenance. Day shift. Easy to verify for probation.
    PO script: “County beach maintenance at [Park / Access Point], 7am–3pm, Sarasota County. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
    PO-friendly
  • Hospitality / Condo Turnover Teams
    Cleaning vacation rentals, condos, beach houses between guests. Usually daytime/afternoon. Supervisors can confirm to probation.
    Ask PO before entering private residences or areas you’re restricted from.
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Travel sensitive
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Suncoast / Gulf Coast (Reentry Services)
    Pairs justice-involved workers with local hospitality, maintenance, and cleanup companies that already understand probation checks.
    Ask: “I need second-chance employers in Sarasota / Manatee.”
    Local CareerSource office (Sarasota / Manatee)
    Hospitality-heavy
    Employer network
Sarasota / Manatee notes: Lots of seasonal hospitality/grounds work. Day shift is usually easiest to clear with probation. You still have to report exact job sites.

Space Coast / Brevard

Counties: Brevard
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Light Industrial / Warehouse Near Port & Logistics Hubs
    Loading, sorting, packing, basic facility cleanup. Supervisors often OK with probation calling to verify that you’re on shift.
    PO script: “Warehouse shift at [Address], Brevard County, 7am–3pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Felony-friendly
  • County / City Beautification Crews
    Roadside cleanup, mowing, parks trash collection. Great for GPS / community control: supervisor can confirm you’re on site. Usually PO referral.
    Ask PO: “Can you put me on a county beautification crew so I have verified hours?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Brevard (Reentry / Justice-Involved)
    Helps you connect with second-chance logistics, custodial, and maintenance jobs. Will also help you phrase curfew modification requests.
    Ask: “I’m on probation and I need reentry support for employment.”
    careersourcebrevard.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Space Coast / Brevard notes: These roles are usually daytime or early morning. Probation wants to know exactly which facility gate you’re reporting to.

Volusia / Flagler

Counties: Volusia, Flagler
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Beach / Park / Tourism Cleanup Crews
    Boardwalk cleanup, trash removal, bathroom sanitizing, sand litter patrol. Day shift. Supervisors verify attendance (good for GPS).
    PO script: “Tourism cleanup shift at [Location / Address], Volusia, 7am–3pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
    PO-friendly
  • Light Industrial / Warehouse Staffing
    Sorting, packing, cleaning work areas. Often early mornings. Supervisors used to confirming schedule with probation, especially for supervised workers.
    Ask PO: “Warehouse placement at [Company / Address], Flagler County, 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Felony-friendly
    PO-friendly
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Flagler/Volusia (Reentry)
    Will match you to employers already used to hiring people with supervision. They’ll also tell you what info probation will want.
    Ask: “I’m on probation and I need second-chance employers.”
    careersourcefv.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Volusia / Flagler notes: A lot of cleanup work is public/visible. That’s good for you — probation can verify you’re working.

St. Johns / Clay / Nassau +

Counties: St. Johns, Clay, Nassau (and nearby NE coastal counties)
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • County Public Works / Roadside Crews
    Litter pickup, grass cutting, sign maintenance. Supervisors track everyone on site and will confirm to probation.
    Ask PO: “Can I get placed on a county roadside crew for verified daytime hours?”
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
    PO referral
  • Warehouse / Distribution (I-95 / North Florida Corridor)
    Sorting, loading, inventory pull. Frequently used to second-chance hiring as long as you show up on time and answer your phone if probation calls.
    PO script: “Warehouse shift at [Address], St. Johns County, 7am–3pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    Felony-friendly
    PO-friendly
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Northeast Florida (St. Johns / Clay / Nassau)
    Can introduce you to employers already comfortable hiring supervised individuals. Tell them you're on probation so they match you correctly.
    Ask: “I need fair chance hiring in St. Johns / Clay / Nassau.”
    careersourcenefl.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
St. Johns / Clay / Nassau notes: Warehouse and roadside crews are usually daytime and very verifiable. That makes probation more willing to approve.

Lake / Sumter / Marion

Counties: Lake, Sumter, Marion
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Distribution / Warehouse (I-75 Logistics Belt)
    Picker/packer, pallet jack, truck load/unload. A lot of these sites are used to hiring people under supervision, especially day shift.
    PO script: “Warehouse shift at [Address], Marion County, 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    Felony-friendly
    PO-friendly
  • County / DOT Mowing & Litter Crews
    Roadside mowing, weed trimming, litter patrol. Supervisors can confirm attendance (good for GPS / community control). Usually referral through probation.
    Ask PO: “Can you place me on mowing / litter patrol so I can work verified hours?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Central Florida / CareerSource CLM (Citrus–Levy–Marion)
    Local CareerSource offices keep “second chance” employer contacts for warehouse, grounds, sanitation, and maintenance work.
    Ask: “I’m on probation. I need fair chance employers in Lake / Sumter / Marion.”
    careersourcecentralflorida.com / careersourceclm.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Lake / Sumter / Marion notes: These inland warehouse jobs move product statewide. Probation cares that they can reach your supervisor at the exact warehouse address during shift.

Highlands / Hardee / DeSoto / Glades / Hendry

Counties: Highlands, Hardee, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Agriculture / Packing House Labor
    Sorting produce, loading pallets, basic clean-up. Often sunrise-to-early-afternoon. Supervisors usually willing to confirm you’re on site.
    PO script: “Packing house shift at [Plant / Address], Hendry County, 6am–2pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Day shift
    PO-friendly
    Felony-friendly
  • County / Roadside Cleanup Crews
    Ditch clearing, litter pickup, mowing. Heavily supervised, easy for probation to verify. Often referral-only through PO or county reentry.
    Ask PO: “Can you approve me for county roadside cleanup so I’m working approved hours?”
    PO referral
    GPS-safe
    Day shift
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Heartland / Southwest Florida
    Rural CareerSource offices often have direct contacts with agricultural, sanitation, and county-crew supervisors who already take probationers.
    Ask: “I’m on probation. Can you place me with a fair chance employer or county crew?”
    careersourcesouthwestflorida.com / CareerSource Heartland
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Highlands / Hardee / DeSoto / Glades / Hendry notes: Farm and packing work is often sunrise shifts and very physical. Probation usually just needs the field/packing address, supervisor name, and hours.

Nature Coast / Citrus–Hernando–Levy

Counties: Citrus, Hernando, Levy
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • County Road & Beautification Crews
    Roadside trash pickup, brush clearing, storm debris cleanup. Day shift. Supervisors confirm attendance, which helps with GPS / community control.
    Ask PO: “Can I get assigned to county roadside cleanup so I maintain verified hours?”
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
    PO referral
  • Warehouse / Distribution / Light Industrial
    Pallet breakdown, debris cleanup, loading. Often “show-up-early, get assigned.” Supervisors will usually talk to probation if you tell them ahead.
    PO script: “Shift at [Warehouse Address], Hernando County, 7am–3pm. Supervisor [name / number].”
    Temp / day labor
    Felony-friendly
    PO-friendly
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource CLM (Citrus / Levy / Marion)
    Specializes in placing justice-involved workers in warehouse, cleanup, roadside maintenance, and sanitation roles.
    Ask: “I’m supervised. I need second-chance employers in Citrus / Hernando / Levy.”
    careersourceclm.com
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Nature Coast notes: Crews here are used to court / probation referrals. If you’re on GPS or house arrest, roadside cleanup and county lots are good because supervision can physically verify you.

Panama City / Bay & Gulf

Counties: Bay, Gulf (Panama City / Port St. Joe area)
Verified
Probation-Friendly Employers / Staffing
  • Hurricane / Rebuild / Debris Crews
    Tear-out, debris hauling, site cleanup after storms. Often “show up with boots, get assigned that day.” Very probation-aware in this region.
    PO script: “Cleanup crew at [Worksite Address], Bay County, 7am–3pm. Supervisor [name / number]. I’ll update you if location changes.”
    Temp / day labor
    Travel sensitive
    Day shift
  • Beach / County Cleanup & Facilities
    Public beach cleanup, trash runs, bathroom maintenance. Daytime hours. Supervisors verify attendance for probation.
    Ask PO: “Can you refer me to county cleanup / facilities so I can get verified hours?”
    Day shift
    GPS-safe
    PO referral
Eligible
Reentry / CareerSource / Referral-Based
  • CareerSource Gulf Coast / CareerSource Chipola
    These offices are used to hurricane rebuild labor and municipal cleanup work. They’ll often call the supervisor ahead so probation knows it’s legit.
    Ask: “I’m under supervision and I need verified cleanup / rebuild work.”
    CareerSource Gulf Coast / CareerSource Chipola
    Employer network
    Case-managed
Panama City / Bay & Gulf notes: Disaster cleanup is common. Sites change a lot. Probation will treat “where are you today?” as a serious question — always update them with the exact address.
Final compliance reminder: Probation does employment verification. They are allowed to tell an employer that you are on probation and what the charges are. They are not calling to sabotage you — they’re confirming: 1) the work is legal for you, 2) it fits your curfew / GPS / county limits, 3) they can reach you while you’re on shift.

Working out of county is not automatically banned. Working overnight is not automatically banned. You just have to clear it and keep them in the loop.