Student Cooperative PAID - Mid-Atlantic Area Field Office

Office of the Inspector General, USPS • Brentwood, TN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is hiring a paid Student Cooperative for the Office of Investigations, Mid-Atlantic Area Field Office, located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The opportunity is intended for students interested in pursuing a career as a Federal Law Enforcement Special Agent within USPS OIG. The program offers continuous employment throughout the year while the student remains enrolled in school. The position is advertised at the Administrative Band level. Pay varies by academic standing and includes locality pay: $16.73 per hour for sophomores, $17.78 per hour for juniors and seniors, and $20.15 per hour for graduate or law students; the separately stated salary range is $19.58–$23.59 per hour, including locality pay. Grade and salary determinations are based on education and professional experience.

The student assists agents with data gathering and limited inquiries related to case assignments, case development, surveillance, forensic analysis, research, and compiling and tabulating information. The student may prepare memoranda of activity to support agents in developing search and arrest warrants and evaluating evidence for administrative, civil, and criminal hearings or trials. Duties may vary by assignment. The role involves specialized project work, evaluating information from multiple sources, identifying relevant factors and their relationships, and taking or recommending actions consistent with established guidelines and program objectives.

The position requires at least 10 hours of work per week and in-person work at the selected USPS OIG location during core business hours. Occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, pass drug screening, and obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance. Applicants referred for interview may be interviewed in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Pass a drug screening.
• Obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.
• Work a minimum of 10 hours per week and in person at the selected USPS OIG location during core business hours.
• Be currently enrolled full- or half-time in an accredited college or university program, classified as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student, and graduating no sooner than December 2027.
• Submit a transcript stating current enrollment status, GPA, and good standing.
• Be in academic good standing with a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Law, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Accounting, or one of the listed social science-related fields.
• Have experience with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, including the ability to use them in coordination and problem-solving efforts.
• Demonstrate personal computer and basic office software skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate the ability to work on a wide range of assignments or projects with different people.
• Meet the stated education accreditation requirements; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, co-op, or employment in the criminal justice field.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data and conducting limited inquiries regarding individual case assignments.
• Assist with case development, including surveillance, forensic analysis, research, and compiling and tabulating information.
• Prepare memoranda of activity for agents to use in developing search and arrest warrants.
• Assist agents in evaluating evidence for administrative, civil, and criminal hearings or trials.
• Conduct specialized project work, evaluate information from various sources, identify relevant factors and relationships, and take or recommend actions consistent with established guidelines and program objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern