Entry Level Criminal Investigator - Northeast Area Field Office

Full Job Description

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicants to fill our Entry Level Criminal Investigator vacancy within the Office of Investigation, Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO), Brooklyn, NY location.

The successful candidates must demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

Eligible applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Have 2 years of experience with a law enforcement agency Demonstrated potential to conduct federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations Must have received a satisfactory performance rating on your most recent performance appraisal (Fiscal year 2025).

If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available.

(You must submit a copy of your latest performance appraisal or written statement) 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 Prior USPS OIG Student Cooperative Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualification requirements will not be considered.

EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below 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 in a narrative response on the assessment questionnaire: 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.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0).

Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration. Major Duties:

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and 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 Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level GS 7 equivalent grade level. The salary range for this position is $67,394 - $85,235 and includes locality pay.

Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is authorized.

LEAP will not be part of compensation until successful, completion of the 12-week training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), or equivalent federal law enforcement academy.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Relocation Authorized: No Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire.

The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

Applicants must be highly motivated and demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

Travel Required 50% or less You may be expected to travel for this position.