Entry Level Criminal Investigator - Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO)

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND STUDENT COOPERATIVES, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION CAREER EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Eligible applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or must provide proof of receipt of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to the start date of employment Must be a current USPS-OIG employee or Student Cooperative, USPS, USPIS or PRC career employee Have 2 years of experience with a law enforcement agency Demonstrated potential to conduct Federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations Submit latest performance appraisal (FY 2025) with at least a satisfactory performance rating. If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available; Student Cooperative's must submit a management recommendation letter from current supervisor In accordance with applicable laws, the applicant selected for this position must: Must successfully complete the 12-week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP). Maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles. Must be at least 21 years of age and not have reached 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to law enforcement position. Qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including no current or previous domestic violence convictions. Maintain physical, mental and emotional standards and requirements necessary to perform law enforcement assignments. Work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk. As a law enforcement officer, you will be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour work week. These positions require substantial overtime to include holidays, weekends, and nights. You must be readily accessible to perform this unscheduled work. To ensure your availability, you will receive extra compensation in the form of Law Enforcement Availability Pay, which is calculated at a flat rate of 25 percent of base salary. Must be willing to relocate at the direction of management. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Advanced academic degree Knowledge of Postal Service Operations Prior or current law enforcement or military experience Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be considered. EVALUATION FACTORS Your resume MUST clearly demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, and/or skills meet EACH evaluation factor. Your resume must contain sufficient detail for the evaluator to determine that you meet the requirement. Do not assume that your job title, position, or employer alone demonstrates that you meet an evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet ALL of the evaluation factors will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will NOT be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Your resume MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the following Evaluation Factors listed below: Demonstrated knowledge of various law enforcement/investigative techniques and procedures Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing, to convey ideas and concepts regarding complex and/or sensitive issues. Demonstrated ability to work with a team and develop and maintain effective working relationships with others from within and outside an organization.