July 24, 2026
USPS Offers Entry Level Positions to Recent High School Graduates
Great Careers, Great Benefits, Real Growth
LOS ANGELES — July brings new opportunities for recent high school graduates, or anyone looking for a change, to start a career with the United States Postal Service. Demand remains high across greater Los Angeles for pre-career City Carrier Assistants.
These entry-level positions are perfect for individuals looking to kickstart their careers while contributing to a vital service that connects communities across the nation. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with others, have a winning personality and able to provide customers with over-the-counter sales and support services.
Current pre-career positions available July 24 – 28, 2026; applicants may apply at the new USPS online job portal for pre-career positions located at the "USPS Careers" site jobs.usps.com.
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USPS employees are the backbone of USPS service, and the organization is committed to ensuring they have the tools to be successful.
The Postal Service offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision as well as the ability to accrue vacation and sick leave; see online job announcements for full details.
Career development and advancement within the organization are available to all employees; the Postal Service offers robust development programs designed to train and prepare employees for “the next level” of their careers and long-term growth.
Applicants must also demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Applicants selected under this qualification standard must successfully complete the required Vehicle Familiarization and Safe Operation training, including demonstration of the ability to safely drive a vehicle of the type used on the job.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
For additional information on how to apply for positions, visit us online at How to Apply for a Postal Service Jobs (https://about.usps.com/careers/how-to-apply/).
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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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