Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or National. Current career Postal Service or Postal Inspection Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

The mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is to support and protect the U.S. Postal Service and its employees, infrastructure, and customers; enforce the laws that defend the nation's mail system from illegal or dangerous use; and ensure public trust in the mail. We are America's oldest federal law enforcement agency. For more than 200 years, U.S. Postal Inspectors have protected the U.S. Postal Service, secured the nation's mail system, and ensured public trust in the mail.

U.S. Postal Inspectors are federal law enforcement officers with jurisdiction in all criminal matters involving the security and integrity of the U.S. Postal Service and violations of postal-related laws. Postal Inspectors carry firearms, make arrests, execute federal search warrants, and serve subpoenas. Inspectors work with U.S. Attorneys, other law enforcement, and local prosecutors to investigate cases and prepare them for court.

Responsibilities

Postal Inspectors investigate criminal, civil, and administrative violations of postal related laws, often using forensics and cutting-edge technologies. It is essential that Inspectors be in sound physical condition and be capable of performing rigorous physical activities on a sustained basis. The Postal Inspector Team Leader position oversees and coordinates the investigation and disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases within a geographic area.

Conditions of employment

If a conditional job offer is extended, employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug screening, comprehensive medical assessment and background investigation.

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Inspection Service policies, procedures, and programs at a level sufficient to provide procedural and technical guidance, and policy interpretation, in an assigned program area.
2. Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring techniques.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sufficient to prepare technical and non-technical reports, and presentations for various audiences.
4. Ability to oversee and coordinate the investigation and disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.
5. Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and developing facts leading to the disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.
6. Ability to develop materials, prepare and conduct training or information sharing sessions related to Inspection Service policy and procedures.
7. Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of team members and others to achieve objectives, including organizing and monitoring work, facilitating the flow of work-related information, and providing technical guidance.
8. Demonstrated experience in performing inspections, enforcement or compliance work related to case activity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Selected applicant will be required to undergo periodic medical assessment to determine physical, mental, and emotional ability to effectively perform law enforcement functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: Applicant must have a valid state driver's license, two years of unsupervised driving experience, and maintain a safe driving record.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position. Applicants entitled to veterans' preference are eligible to apply if you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. To claim veterans' preference, you will be required to provide the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 2, 4, 7, or 8).

Applicants claiming 10-point preference will also be required, at a minimum, to provide a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and a letter from the VA Regional Office stating the percentage of disability (documentation of the specific disabilities are not required). Additional supporting documentation (i.e., DD 1300, Report of Casualty, Purple Heart Award, etc.) may be required and requested to confirm preference status.