Summary The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Criminal Investigator, Polygraph Examiner, Journey Band position in the Office of Investigations, Investigative Operations Division (IOD) located in one of the Nationwide USPS OIG Area Field Office locations, actual location to be determined based upon selectee. Selected candidate will report to IOD. Bring your skills and voice to our team! Responsibilities Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate 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 the required information by 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, June 4, 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. The position is advertised at the Journey Band level equivalent to a GS-13 grade level. The salary range for this position is $106,436 - $197,200 includes locality pay. Compensation will include Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) under the 1811 Series. The job also provides coverage as a primary position under law enforcement retirement. Relocation expenses will not be paid. 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. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and exhibit a high degree of leadership and demonstrate experience planning and conducting complex federal criminal investigations. Conducts complex and sensitive criminal, and administrative polygraph examinations on personnel at all levels. Coordinate, conduct, and evaluate polygraph investigative methods utilized during examinations. Prepare complete and concise investigative reports of all exams conducted. Conducts OI-wide training through in-person and online presentations during In-Service training, townhalls and brown bag meetings. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. 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 Currently serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 series Criminal Investigator or Military equivalent At least 4 years of professional federal law enforcement experience Must be a graduate of the basic polygraph course offered by the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) or by its prior official designations as the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA) or Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DoDPI) Within the last 10 years, been certified as an active Federal polygraph examiner by an authorized Federal polygraph or credibility assessment program per respective agency and Federal standards and requirements. Must not have been previously decertified, due to substandard proficiency or as a punitive remedy of suspected or confirmed violations of ethical standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Must have received at least a met expectations performance rating on fiscal year 2024 and 2025 performance appraisal to include coaching and review phase comments. If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available (You must submit a copy of your latest two performance appraisals). 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 Advanced Academic degree Knowledge of the U.S. Postal Service Experience conducting mail theft, narcotics, financial fraud, and/or healthcare criminal investigations Applicants that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of 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. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Demonstrate ability to routinely gather key information from interviews/interrogations and effectively communicate findings, both orally and in writing Proven ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards. Demonstrate ability to properly utilize major polygraph systems, to include Lafayette and/or Limestone polygraph systems. Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret and score polygraph charts utilizing any NCCA approved scoring method. Demonstrate ability to properly formulate valid polygraph questions (Test Question Construction) in accordance with federal guidelines. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration. Education Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation. 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. Additional Information Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs: As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well. For more information about these programs visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/ Visit the 'Guide to PSHB Plans' for a comprehensive PSHB plan comparison tool and an educational tool that explains how Medicare B works: https://www.checkbook.org/pshb/ Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/ and tsp.gov/. Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs. Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not). This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions
