Student Cooperative - Office of Investigations

Are you currently enrolled in a college or graduate program and seeking a valuable opportunity while you study? The Office of Investigations within the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is looking for passionate and driven students for our Student Cooperative program. This opportunity will support the Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO) located in: San Juan, PR If you are interested in a career as a Federal Law Enforcement Special Agent in the USPS OIG, apply today!

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 10/01/2026 will be considered. Position Minimum Requirements You must meet all minimum requirements listed below. Degree/Major Requirement: Students must be currently enrolled full or half-time (see major list below) in an accredited college or university program, classified or academically ranked by semester hours as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student graduating no sooner than May 2027 (must submit transcripts stating current enrollment status, GPA, and in good standing.) GPA Requirement: Must be in academic good standing as defined by the college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale. Work Location Requirement: Students must report in person to the USPS OIG duty station to which they are assigned. During the academic semester: 10-30 hours per week During school breaks: Up to 40 hours per week (with management approval) Systems Experience: Must have experience with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Office365, Word, Excel, etc. Criminal Investigator (1811) Related and Accepted Degrees: Law, Criminal Justice, or Accounting OR Social Sciences (Anthropology, History, Archaeology, Human Geography, Economics, Law, Development Studies, Education, Criminology, Political Science, Translation Studies, Media Studies, Business and Management, Philosophy, Health, International Relations, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Psychology or Communication) Desired Qualifications Previous internship/co-op/employment in the criminal justice field Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel Evaluation Factors | How You Will Be Evaluated A structured Interview will be conducted for the top rated applicants to validate your experience meets the critical competencies at the minimum proficiency level: Skill in written and oral communications and ability to apply those skills in coordination and problem-solving efforts. Skill in the use of personal computers and basic office software programs, including Microsoft office. Ability to work on a wide range of assignments/projects with many different people.

Note: Please include in your resume how you meet each evaluation factor listed above. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.