The USPS OIG is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill our Criminal Investigator positions within the Office of Investigations, National Fraud Field Office (NFFO) - Provider Fraud Investigations Division (PFID). These opportunities are open to all USPS OIG locations and assigned duty station will be determined at time of selection.
The successful candidate must be highly motivated and exhibit a high degree of character and demonstrate experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities: Plans, conducts and/or coordinates criminal, civil and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws committed by or against Postal Service personnel or Postal Service contractors. Obtains and evaluates information to support all criminal and civil investigations. Applies for and serves warrants for arrests, searches and seizures as appropriate and provided by law.
Prepares requests and/or reviews/approves requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other requests requiring higher authority. Assists Government attorneys in the preparation of grand jury presentations and court cases; serves as a witness in grand juries, criminal and civil courts and administrative forums. Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations as needed.
Conducts investigations using various techniques such as surveillance, interviewing and interrogating, examining files and records, obtaining physical and documentary evidence and undercover assignments. Collects, evaluates and preserves physical and documentary evidence. Utilizing cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence. The duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire.
The preceding description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Compensation: The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. These positions are being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13. The salary range for these positions is $74,678.00 - $172,980.00. The salary figures include locality pay.
For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS). The posted salary range does not include the authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. The job also provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S.
credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Position Level & Compensation USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system equivalent to the Federal GS scale. These positions are at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13. Salary range for these positions is $74,678.00 - $172,980.00, including locality pay for all announced locations. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).
The posted range does not include the authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. The job provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement. Comprehensive Benefits USPS and OIG employees transitioned from Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 01, 2025. Learn more about the PSHB Program by visiting https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.
Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options are available. Three-tiered retirement benefits plan under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), including Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Basic Benefit Plan, and Social Security.
Visit the USPS OIG benefits page to learn more: https://www.uspsoig.gov/work-for-us/compensation-benefits Work Life & Flexibilities Flexible work schedules available Employee assistance programs offered 11 paid holidays, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 13-26 days annual leave based on service years.
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This position is with Office of the Inspector General, USPS, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $172980/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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