NOW HIRING POSTAL INSPECTORS! APPLY OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 5....

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
All U.S. Citizens.

Applicants must meet all the following conditions to be considered:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• At least 21 at the time of application and less than 37 years of age at the time of original law enforcement appointment (age exception may be granted for preference eligible veterans).
• Possess a current valid state driver's license with at least two years of unsupervised driving experience and a safe driving record.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Possess a conferred, four-year degree from an accredited academic institution (college or university).
• Have no felony or domestic violence convictions.
• Be in good physical condition and meet minimum physical fitness standards.
• Write and speak English clearly.
• Must be willing to relocate.*

*Applicants must be willing to relocate to all locations. While location preference(s) will be given consideration, placement will be determined based on the needs of the Postal Inspection Service at the time an offer is made. Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be authorized in accordance with agency policy.

Hearing Requirements
Hearing acuity in the better ear is NOT to exceed an average loss of 30db at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz. The loss can NOT exceed 40db in each ear, separately, at either 500 Hz or 1000 Hz or 2000 Hz. Hearing aids MAY be acceptable for meeting the USPIS hearing standard.

Vision Requirements:
Having vision in ONLY one eye is disqualifying. The ability to see using both eyes at the same time is required. Visual acuity using both eyes together, at the same time, must test 20/70 (using Snellen eye chart) WITHOUT corrective lenses. Uncorrected vision must test at least 20/100 in each eye, separately. Vision in EACH eye, separately, must be corrected to 20/20. Eye surgery MAY be acceptable for meeting the USPIS vision standard.

Special Knowledge Tracks:
There are four special knowledge tracks that make applicants more competitive for the position of Postal Inspector: language skills, postal experience, specialized non-postal skills, and academic achievement. Candidates without special knowledge will only be minimally qualified. See Special Knowledge for qualifications.

Division/Domicile Locations:
Applicants must be willing to relocate. While location preference(s) will be given consideration, placement will be determined based on the needs of the Postal Inspection Service at the time an offer is made. Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be authorized in accordance with agency policy.

PLEASE READ: Before the application launches, applicants are asked, "Are you currently an Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-designated 1811 Series, Criminal Investigator (career or career-conditional)?". The following instructions are provided to assist with a response.

OPM-designated 1811 Series, Criminal Investigators should refer to their most recent Standard Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, Block 24, to confirm appointment status, click here to access Tenure Guidelines:

• If Tenure Block 24 indicates "1" or "2": 1811 applicant MUST respond "YES" to confirm current status as an OPM-designated 1811 Series, Criminal Investigator in a career or career-conditional appointment.
• If Tenure Block 24 indicates "0" or "3": 1811 applicant MUST respond "NO" to confirm current status IS NOT an OPM-designated 1811 Series, Criminal Investigator in a career or career-conditional appointment.

Applicants who ARE NOT OPM-designated 1811 Series, Criminal Investigators MUST respond "NO" to confirm current status IS NOT an OPM-designated 1811 Series, Criminal Investigator in a career or career-conditional appointment.

IMPORTANT: All requirements and conditions, as described, MUST be met for your application to be considered. If you apply and do not meet ALL criteria, you will not be considered for a position
Applications will be accepted via the Inspector Recruitment Application System (IRAS) by clicking on the Applicant Registration link above.

Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.