Criminal Investigator - Southern Area Field Office

Office of the Inspector General, USPS • Shreveport, LA

20d

About The Position

The USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) is hiring a Criminal Investigator for its Office of Investigations, Southern Area Field Office, located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role investigates alleged or suspected violations of federal law committed by or against Postal Service personnel or contractors. The position is advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to GS-09 through GS-13, and provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement. Duties may vary according to agency needs.

The investigator plans, conducts, and coordinates criminal, civil, and administrative investigations; gathers and evaluates information and evidence; and uses techniques including surveillance, interviews, interrogations, records examinations, and undercover assignments. The investigator may apply for and serve arrest, search, and seizure warrants, prepare or review requests requiring higher authority, and assist government attorneys with grand jury presentations and court cases. The role also involves serving as a witness and maintaining liaison with other offices, agencies, and organizations.

Applicants must be current USPS OIG or USPIS 1811 employees, or otherwise meet the stated current 1811 criminal investigator or military-equivalent eligibility requirement. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree, completed FLETC Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program or equivalent, at least one year of qualifying experience at GS-09 level or higher, and at least a “met expectations” rating on the two most recent performance appraisals. The selected applicant must obtain and maintain a Top Secret (Tier-5) clearance and meet law enforcement fitness, firearm, motor vehicle, age, and other conditions of employment.

Requirements

• Must be a current USPS OIG or USPIS 1811 employee.
• Must be a current 1811 Criminal Investigator or military equivalent; qualifying experience excludes security details, intelligence analysis, corrections or guard duty, physical security, and military/security police officer experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of the FLETC Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program or equivalent; certification must be submitted for verification.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-09 level or higher.
• At least a “met expectations” rating on the two most recent performance appraisals (FY 2024 and FY 2025).
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret (Tier-5) clearance and a government-issued credit card.
• Must pass a drug screening and physical examination; selectees are subject to random drug screenings.
• Must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Must maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles.
• Must be at least 21 and not have reached their 37th birthday at initial appointment to a law enforcement position.
• Must qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including having no current or previous domestic violence convictions.
• Must meet the physical, mental, and emotional standards necessary to perform law enforcement assignments.
• Must work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk.
• Must be willing to relocate at management's direction.
• Resume must demonstrate experience assisting with, planning, conducting, and/or leading complex criminal investigations.
• Resume must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze alternatives, and recommend solutions to difficult criminal investigative problems or issues.
• Resume must demonstrate the ability to communicate investigation facts and analysis effectively, orally and in writing, to management officials.
• Foreign education must be determined equivalent to U.S. education; applicants must submit the required credential evaluation documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate criminal, civil, and administrative investigations concerning suspected or alleged federal law violations involving Postal Service personnel or contractors.
• Obtain and evaluate information supporting criminal and civil investigations.
• Apply for and serve arrest, search, and seizure warrants as permitted by law.
• Prepare requests for, and/or review or approve, requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other actions requiring higher authority.
• Assist government attorneys with grand jury presentations and court cases; serve as a witness in grand juries, criminal and civil courts, and administrative forums.
• Maintain liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations.
• Conduct investigations using surveillance, interviewing and interrogating, examining files and records, obtaining evidence, and undercover assignments.
• Collect, evaluate, and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
• Use cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) benefits, including the Thrift Savings Plan, Basic Benefit Plan, and Social Security.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 13 days of paid sick leave.
• 13–26 days of annual leave based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level