Postal Inspectors enforce over 200 federal laws covering crimes that attack or misuse the postal system. Like other federal agents, Postal Inspectors carry badges and firearms, make arrests, execute federal search warrants, and serve subpoenas.
U.S. Postal Inspectors have investigative jurisdiction in all criminal matters involving the integrity and security of the U.S. Postal Service. Because the U.S. Mail™ is such an essential part of American commerce and culture, Inspectors work an impressive range of criminal cases involving narcotics, fraud, organized crime, identity theft, burglary, armed robbery, explosives, terrorist threats, child pornography, assaults, and homicides.
“As a Postal Inspector, the opportunity to serve others and truly make a difference is the most rewarding aspect of the job for me. The variety of investigations and the partnerships formed with other federal, state, and local agencies make this job exciting and new each year.”
— Postal Inspector, Pittsburgh Division
