Job Summary

The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Criminal Investigator positions within the Office of Investigations, Central Area Field Office (CAFO) located in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate must have experience in planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.

Job Description

You must currently be an 1811 criminal investigator or military equivalent and have at least one or more years of experience as a criminal investigator at a GS-11 or above equivalent grade level in the 1811 occupation series. NON-QUALIFYING experience includes security details, intelligence analysis, corrections or guard duty, physical security, and military/security police officer. Position Minimum Qualification Requirements You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Eligibility & Experience Requirements Current serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator or Military equivalent. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Completed Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or its equivalent. At least one (1) or more years of experience equivalent at the GS-11 level or higher grade. Demonstrated experience assisting, planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations. Received at least a "met expectation" rating on your two most recent performance appraisals (FY 2024 and FY 2025). In accordance with applicable laws, the applicant selected for this position must: Maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles Must be at least 21 years of age and not have reached 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to law enforcement position Qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including no current or previous domestic violence convictions Maintain physical, mental and emotional standards and requirements necessary to perform law enforcement assignments Work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk Must be willing to relocate at the direction of management Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of Postal Service structure, processes, operations, etc. Evaluation Factors | How You Will Be Evaluated: You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Demonstrated experience assisting, planning, conducting and/or leading complex criminal investigations. Demonstrative ability to define problems, analyze alternatives and recommend solutions to difficult criminal investigative problems or issues. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing facts and circumstances of investigations to individuals and groups.