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Postal Inspector (Program Manager)

U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Summary

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/16/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 16, 2026
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$184,874 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
IS 14
Promotion potential
None
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12978934-26-LLO
Control number
873211600

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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.

Duties

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The Postal Inspector Program Manager position oversees and coordinates the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of national programs, which support the investigation and disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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.
  • Must be a determined suitable for federal employment.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.
  • Applicant must have a valid state driver's license, two years of unsupervised driving experience, and maintain a safe driving record.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring techniques.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data (including trends) and make recommendations for program improvement.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sufficient to prepare technical and non-technical reports, and presentations for various audiences.
  • Ability to plan, oversee, coordinate and assign work to others, in order to meet objectives, including developing, organizing and monitoring workload, establishing effective work relationships, facilitating the flow of work-related information, monitoring progress, and providing feedback and technical guidance.
  • Demonstrated experience in performing inspections, enforcement or compliance work related to Inspection Service activities.
  • Ability to oversee and coordinate the investigation and disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and developing facts leading to the disposition of criminal, civil and administrative cases.
  • Ability to develop materials, prepare and conduct training or information sharing sessions related to Inspection Service policy and procedures.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Executive protection experience as an 1811 for at least five years.
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education

To be eligible for this position, you must possess a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information

The U.S. Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

U.S. Postal Service

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.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Email
LE1811@uspis.gov
Address
US Postal Inspection Service
USPIS Security Investigations Service Center
Applicant Processing Unit, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., 4th Floor
Memphis, TN 38161-0001
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https://www.uspis.gov/careers

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