The Special Agent is responsible for conducting investigations regarding mail theft by employees, injury compensation and contract frauds, embezzlements and financial crimes, bribery and kickbacks, computer crimes, internal affairs, narcotics, and whistleblower reprisal. The Special Agent is also responsible for investigating conflicts of interest and allegations against postal executives.

USPS OIG investigators review relevant documents and interview complainants, witnesses, experts, and subjects. They may take sworn statements and use administrative subpoenas to obtain documentary evidence. The USPS OIG, in cooperation with the United States Attorney, may also use federal grand jury subpoenas to obtain information, reports, answers, accounts, papers, and other data and documentary evidence. During the course of an investigation, the USPS OIG may request assistance from other state, federal, and local government agencies, including law enforcement agencies such as the FBI. At the end of an investigation, the USPS OIG reports its findings to USPS management and, as appropriate, to prosecuting officials. The decision of what action to take rests with management and the prosecutor.

As sworn federal law enforcement agents, Special Agents have the power to serve warrants and subpoenas issued under the authority of the United States; make arrests without warrant for postal-related offences committed in their presence; make arrests without warrants for postal-related felonies cognizable under the laws of the United States, if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person arrested has committed or is committing such a felony; carry firearms, and make seizures of property as provided by law.

Congress established the USPS OIG as an independent and objective unit within the Postal Service to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and misconduct. The role of investigations is to receive and investigate complaints or information concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting a violation of law, rules, or regulations. Under the Inspector General Act, the USPS OIG can assess all USPS records and conduct any investigation which in the Inspector General's judgment is necessary or desirable. Our investigations include alleged contract fraud, financial fraud, healthcare fraud, workers' compensation fraud, and any other matter which could potentially affect the Postal Service. USPS OIG investigators - Special Agents - generally have law enforcement backgrounds and have worked in federal and state investigative units.

Yes. The minimum age of entry is 21 years old and the maximum age is 37 years old.