WASHINGTON — The Postal Inspection Service is accepting applications through its hiring portal from Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, April 23.

Postal inspectors are federal law enforcement officers who protect the integrity of the U.S. Mail while safeguarding USPS employees and customers.

Postal inspectors enforce more than 200 laws to combat drug trafficking, money laundering, threats, cybercrime, and identity and financial fraud, among other illegal activities. They also help prevent dangerous and hazardous substances from being sent through the mail.

An applicant must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
• Meet the physical requirements;
• Possess a four-year degree from an accredited academic institution — exceptions apply for veterans with equivalent experience;
• Be willing to travel;
• Be between the ages of 21 and 37; and
• Have no felony or domestic violence convictions.

Recent classes of new postal inspectors have included military veterans, USPS employees, Inspection Service contractors, law enforcement officers and private sector employees.

Go to www.uspis.gov for more information.

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