POSTAL INSPECTORS
Postal Inspectors investigate criminal activities involving the
security and integrity of the United States Postal System. Approximately 4,000
postal inspectors, evidence technicians, support staff and uniformed postal
police ensure the safety of postal employees, the postal system, and the public.
The inspection service investigates and enforces over 200 laws covering crimes
that may adversely affect the mail, and provides considerable protection against
identity theft and consumer fraud. Lee R. Health is the Chief Postal Inspector
and the head of the Postal Inspection Service that reports directly to the
Postmaster General.
Inspectors carry firearms, make arrests, testify in court, serve subpoenas, and
write comprehensive reports. It is a demanding position, often requiring
frequent and extended travel and absences from home. Postal Inspectors may work
under hazardous conditions, have irregular work hours, and be assigned anywhere
in the country.
Beginning January 8, 2003, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service opened Postal
Inspector recruitment for college graduates with no previous work experience. If
you do not meet one of the special requirements in the Application for U.S.
Postal Inspector, but have a conferred, four-year college degree with a minimum
GPA of 3.0, or an advanced degree, you may apply to become a Postal Inspector.
To apply, submit Form 168, Application for U.S. Postal Inspector, along with a
copy of your college transcript.
Federal law enforcement agents in the GS-1811, Criminal Investigating Series,
may apply through an expedited recruitment process by submitting a copy of a
current SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, with their application. If the
applicant has Top Secret clearance, the process may be further expedited by
including a letter from their agency's Security Control Officer certifying the
clearance, the date it was originally issued and any updates, as well as copies
of SF 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, for the original
clearance and any updates.
The Postal Inspection Service operates five forensic crime laboratories,
strategically located in cities across the country. The labs are staffed with
forensic scientists and technical specialists, who assist Inspectors in
analyzing evidentiary material needed for identifying and tracing criminal
suspects and in providing expert testimony for cases brought to trial.
Chapter Eleven in Post Office Jobs presents a
comprehensive overview, recruitment information, and applications for Postal
Inspectors and related occupations. Purchase this book
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