Student Cooperative PAID Mid-Atlantic Area Field Office
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Brentwood, TN - USA
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Job Summary
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 Mid-Atlantic Area Field Office (MAAFO) located in Brentwood TN.
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.
The USPS OIGs mission is to promote integrity accountability and efficiency of the U.S. Postal support of the mission of 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.
Responsibilities
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 candidates education and professional experience.
This position is being advertised at the Administrative Band level. The salary range for this position is $19.58 - $23.59/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 agents 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.
Travel Required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to pass a drug screening
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance
- Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
- Must be able to work in-person at the USPS-OIG location you are selected for during the core business hours
- May require some travel
- Applicants who are referred to the interview process will be required to interview in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams
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 Criminal Justice Social Sciences Accounting Social Sciences (Anthropology History Archaeology Human Geography Economics Law Development Studies Education Criminology Political Science Translation Studies Media Studies Business and Management Philosophy Health International Relations Linguistics Cultural Studies Sociology Psychology or Communication) undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Must have experience with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Excel etc.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous internship/co-op/employment in the criminal justice field
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
EVALUATION FACTORS
Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and/or the experience education and training that indicate the applicants 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 10/27/2026 will be considered.
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 evaluation factors in your resume.
- Skill in written and oral communications and ability to apply those skills in coordination and problem solving efforts.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and basic office software programs including Microsoft office.
- Ability to work on a wide range of assignments/projects with many different people.
Please include in your resume how you meet each evaluation factor. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all the questions or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student Cooperatives are not eligible for USPS OIG Employee Benefits. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Applicants can verify accreditation here: 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.
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This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process please send an email to . The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
