Entry Level Criminal Investigator - Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO)

About this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum requirements. 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 Your resume MUST clearly demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, and/or skills meet EACH evaluation factor.