Student Cooperative (Paid) - Student Investigations Assistant

Quick Facts

• Paid student co-op in the Office of Investigations (Southern Area Field Office, SAFO)
• Focus: support investigations and case development for agent use
• Travel: occasional
• Pay banding: Administrative Band; hourly range includes locality pay (varies by education level)

Description

Support USPS OIG special agents by gathering data and conducting limited inquiries for assigned cases. Assist with case development activities such as research, compiling and tabulating information, and preparing memoranda of activity for agent use in warrant development and evidence evaluation for proceedings. Work is available for continuous employment throughout the year while you are enrolled in school.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data and conducting limited inquiries
• Support case development and project tasks for agents
• Perform research and compile/tabulate information
• Prepare memoranda of activity for agent use
• Assist agents in evaluating evidence for administrative, civil, and criminal hearings or trials
• Make information-based recommendations using established guidelines

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Pass a drug screening
• Obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance
• Minimum 10 hours per week
• In-person work during core business hours at the selected USPS-OIG location
• Currently enrolled full- or half-time in an accredited program (Sophomore–Graduate), graduating no sooner than December 2027
• Submit a transcript showing current enrollment status, GPA, and good standing
• At least 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Eligible major (e.g., Law, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Social Sciences, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel

Benefits

• Student Cooperatives are not eligible for USPS OIG employee benefits
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities