*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.
The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicants to fill an Entry Level Criminal Investigator vacancy within the Office of Investigations, Mid-Atlantic Area Field Office (MAAFO), in Richmond, VA location. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
Candidates will be evaluated on the skills they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that reflect 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 a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, October 6, 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 - 9 equivalent grade level. The salary range for this position is $59,739 - $85,971 and includes locality. 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. Promotion potential to the next GS equivalent level at management's discretion. 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.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home and/or https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation 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.
This position is with Office of the Inspector General, USPS, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $59739 – $85971/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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