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Criminal Investigator - Central Area Field Office (CAFO)

Office of the Inspector General, USPS · Posted 36 days ago

Hybrid Chicago, IL $83K – $155K Apply by Aug 24, 2026 Criminal Investigation ISTP
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About the Role

This announcement provides a reassignment opportunity for a current 1811 to the position of Criminal Investigator, Journey Band, in the Office of Investigations, Central Area Field Office (CAFO) located in Chicago, IL.

What You'll Do

  • The successful candidate must be highly motivated and exhibit a high degree of character and demonstrate experience planning, conducting and/or leading complex federal criminal, civil and administrative investigations.
  • Additional Duties & Responsibilities: Plans, conducts and/or coordinates criminal, civil and administrative investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of Federal laws committed by or against Postal Service personnel or Postal Service contractors.
  • Obtains and evaluates information to support all criminal and civil investigations.
  • Applies for and serves warrants for arrests, searches and seizures as appropriate and provided by law.
  • Prepares requests and/or reviews/approves requests for subpoenas, consensual monitoring, and other requests requiring higher authority.
  • Assists Government attorneys in the preparation of grand jury presentations and court cases; serves as a witness in grand juries, criminal and civil courts and administrative forums.
  • Maintains liaison with other offices, agencies, and appropriate organizations as needed.
  • Conducts investigations using various techniques such as surveillance, interviewing and interrogating, examining files and records, obtaining physical and documentary evidence and undercover assignments.
  • Collects, evaluates and preserves physical and documentary evidence.
  • Utilizing cameras and other electronic surveillance equipment to gather evidence.
  • The duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire.
  • The preceding description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.
  • Compensation: The USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale.
  • This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13.

Requirements

  • Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov.
  • Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs.
  • You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
  • For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Benefits

  • Position Level & Compensation USPS OIG is an Excepted Service agency and uses a Pay Banding system equivalent to the Federal GS scale.
  • This position is at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11 to GS-13.
  • Salary range for this position is $83,482.00 - $154,682.00, including locality pay for all announced locations.
  • For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS).
  • The posted range does not include the authorized Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series.
  • The job provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits USPS and OIG employees transitioned from Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 01, 2025.
  • Learn more about the PSHB Program by visiting https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/.
  • Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options are available.
  • Three-tiered retirement benefits plan under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), including Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Basic Benefit Plan, and Social Security.

Personality Fit

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