USPS: Do you want to be a postal inspector?

April 9, 2026 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 … Read more

Federal ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees seeking a second job

January 29, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that they can seek second jobs, but certain types of supplemental employment are not permitted. Federal ethics regulations prohibit USPS employees from engaging in outside employment that conflicts with or affects their postal duties. Additionally, Postal Service employees cannot: • Work for a commercial mail receiving … Read more

Interested in a supervisory job at USPS?

January 14, 2026 The Postal Service will offer three virtual job fairs for supervisory positions this year, starting in February. Topics to be covered during the fairs include: • The supervisory role, including responsibilities, potential career paths and how to find and apply for positions; • How to effectively respond to knowledge, skills and abilities … Read more

The Postal Inspection Service is taking applications through Sept. 17

Postal inspectors play a critical role in protecting the integrity of the U.S. Mail, safeguarding postal employees and customers, and fighting crimes that threaten the American public. They enforce more than 200 federal laws covering the postal system.

USPS OIG Report: Benchmarking Hiring Strategies – Insights for Pre-Career Hiring Practices

Benchmarking Hiring Strategies: Insights for the Postal Service’s Pre-Career Hiring Practices 

USPS: Ethics rules that apply when taking on supplemental employment

Employees must never use postal resources for a second job and may not work for their other employer on postal property or while in uniform or on duty.

USPS is offering 50 career conferences this year

A new session — “Not Interviewed, Not Selected, Now What?” — has been added to provide enhancements for new and returning attendees.