Entry Level Criminal Investigator - Western Pacific Area Field Office (WPAFO)

Summary

Entry Level Criminal InvestigatorThe USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill an Entry Level Criminal Investigator vacancy within the Office of Investigations, Western Area Field Office (WPAFO), in Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA location. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team! Candidates will be evaluated on the skills they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that reflect the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, August 24, 2026, will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level GS 7 - 9 equivalent grade level. The salary range for this position is $66,671 - $95,948 and includes locality pay. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is authorized. LEAP will not be part of compensation until successful completion of the 12-week training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), or equivalent federal law enforcement academy. Promotion potential to the next GS equivalent level at management's discretion. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation Authorized: No Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Applicants must be highly motivated and demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations. Travel Required 50% or less. You may be expected to travel for this position.

Job Description

Entry Level Criminal InvestigatorThe USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill an Entry Level Criminal Investigator vacancy within the Office of Investigations, Western Area Field Office (WPAFO), in Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA location. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team! Candidates will be evaluated on the skills they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience, education and training that reflect the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Monday, August 24, 2026, will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level GS 7 - 9 equivalent grade level. The salary range for this position is $66,671 - $95,948 and includes locality pay. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is authorized. LEAP will not be part of compensation until successful completion of the 12-week training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), or equivalent federal law enforcement academy. Promotion potential to the next GS equivalent level at management's discretion. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation Authorized: No Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Applicants must be highly motivated and demonstrate the potential to conduct federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations. Travel Required 50% or less. You may be expected to travel for this position.