Student Cooperative - Southern Area Field Office (SAFO)

The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking students enrolled in college/university programs to fill our Student Cooperative position in the Office of Investigations, Southern Area Field Office (SAFO), located in Birmingham, AL. This opportunity is for those interested in a career as a Federal Law Enforcement Special Agent within USPS OIG. The Student Cooperative Program is available for continuous employment throughout the year, while enrolled in school. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The USPS OIG's mission is to promote integrity, accountability, and efficiency of the U.S. Postal Service. In support of the mission, the Office of Investigations has special agents stationed all across the country conducting investigations in contract fraud, financial fraud, narcotics, mail theft, official misconduct, health care provider fraud, health care claimant fraud, and cyber crimes. To learn more about the USPS OIG Office of Investigations, visit: Office of Investigations | Office of Inspector General OIG This is a paid student co-op position! Bring your skills and voice to our team! 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 Administrative Band level. The salary range for this position is $19.78 - $23.83 an hour and includes locality pay. Sophomore $16.73 per hour plus locality pay Junior/Senior $17.78 per hour plus locality pay Graduate or Law Student $20.15 per hour plus locality pay Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the area of assignment. The successful candidate will assist in gathering data and conducting limited inquiries regarding individual case assignments; assist in case development including, surveillance, forensic analysis, researching assembling, compiling, tabulating information, and preparing memoranda of activity, for agents use in developing search and arrest warrants, and further assisting agent's in evaluating evidence for administrative, civil, and criminal hearings or trials. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. The student cooperative performs specialized duties with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or issues that arise in the area of assignment/curriculum. Each assignment typically consists of a series of related actions or decisions prior to final completion. Addresses a wide variety of problems or situations common to the segment of the program or function to which the employee is assigned. Decisions or recommendations are based on the development and evaluation of information that comes from various sources. Identifies and studies factors or conditions and determines their interrelationships as appropriate to the defined area of work. Takes or recommends actions that are consistent with the objectives and requirements of the program or functions. Recognizes the dimensions of the problems involved, collects the necessary information, establishes the facts, and takes or recommends action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines. Travel Required Occasional travel You may be expected to travel for this position. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet ALL of the minimum requirements. Students must be currently enrolled full or half-time in an accredited college or university program, classified or academically ranked by semester hours as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student graduating no sooner than December 2027. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT STATING CURRENT ENROLLMENT STATUS, GPA AND IN GOOD STANDING) Must be in academic good standing as defined by the college or university, earning at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale. Must be currently enrolled in a Law,

Salaire : $20 – $24/Per Hour | Avantages : https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions

America's postal system is one of the government's most trusted entities. The US Postal Service Office of Inspector General, an independent agency within the Postal Service, employs over 1,000 auditors, criminal investigators, and professional support personnel stationed in over ninety locations. The OIG plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of America's postal service, its revenue and assets, and its employees. The OIG is focused on understanding and utilizing data to develop processes, tools, and products to help identify fraud, waste, and abuse. Additionally, we make data-driven decisions using key performance indicators and metrics to produce innovative approaches to improve processes, increase visibility in oversight activities, and gain insights into emerging risks and trends. With the fast-moving changes in technology and Postal Service operations, the OIG always strives to utilize data insights to ensure we have the skills and resources to meet those