Criminal Investigator - Southern Area Field Office

Office of the Inspector General, USPS•Shreveport, LA

20d•$61,222 - $138,370•Onsite

About The Position

The USPS Office of Inspector General is offering a reassignment opportunity for a current 1811 employee to serve as a Journey Band Criminal Investigator in the Southern Area Field Office in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role investigates alleged or suspected violations of federal law committed by or against Postal Service personnel or contractors. The successful candidate is expected to be highly motivated, demonstrate strong character, and have experience planning, conducting, or leading complex federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Duties may vary based on agency needs at the time of hire. The position is advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to GS-09 through GS-13, with a salary range of $61,222 to $138,370, including locality pay. Authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay is not included in the posted range. The role is covered as a primary position under law enforcement retirement. The selectee must maintain required law-enforcement eligibility, including the ability to carry firearms, operate motor vehicles, and work irregular hours with possible personal risk. The position requires a physical, drug screening, a Top Secret (Tier-5) clearance, and successful completion of a 12-month probationary period. The selectee must be willing to relocate at management direction.

Requirements

Must be a current USPS OIG Criminal Investigator or USPIS Postal Inspector employee in the 1811 series.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
At least one year of experience equivalent to GS-09 or higher.
Received at least a “met expectations” rating on the two most recent performance appraisals (FY 2024 and FY 2025).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (Tier-5) clearance and a government-issued credit card.
Must pass drug screening and successfully complete a 12-month probationary period; selectees are subject to random drug screenings.
Must maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles.
Must be at least 21 years old and not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to a law-enforcement position.
Must qualify for 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; a physical is required for 1811 Criminal Investigator positions.
Must be willing to work unscheduled, irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk.
Must be willing to relocate at management direction.
Demonstrated experience assisting with, planning, conducting, and/or leading complex criminal investigations.
Demonstrated ability to define problems, analyze alternatives, and recommend solutions to difficult criminal investigative problems or issues.
Demonstrated ability to communicate investigation facts and analysis effectively, orally and in writing, in a manner understandable to management officials.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes, and operations.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and/or coordinate criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving alleged or suspected violations of federal law committed by or against Postal Service personnel or contractors.
Obtain and evaluate information to support criminal and civil investigations.
Apply for and serve arrest, search, and seizure warrants as authorized by law.
Prepare requests for or review and approve requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other matters requiring higher authority.
Assist government attorneys with grand jury presentations and court cases; testify in grand juries, criminal and civil courts, and administrative forums.
Maintain liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations.
Conduct investigations using surveillance, interviews and interrogations, examination of files and records, collection of physical and documentary evidence, and undercover assignments.
Collect, evaluate, and preserve physical and documentary evidence.
Use cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence.

Benefits

Health insurance options through the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) benefits, including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), 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