Mail carrier is one of many different post office jobs.
The United States Postal Service, or USPS, is often referred to as the post office. It began in 1775 when the Continental Congress appointed the first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin, and has since grown into the biggest retail network in the world. The post office delivers to more than 151 million residences, businesses and P.O. boxes throughout the country. The post office employs 574,000 people, with 546,000 being career employees. Post office jobs offer competitive salaries, premium benefits and career advancements, and you can begin your job search at home.
Instructions
1. Determine whether you meet the post office's employment requirements. You must be 18 years old, or 16 years old with a diploma. You must have basic competency in English and be a citizen of the United States or its territories, or a legal permanent resident alien. Depending on your age, males generally must register with the Selective Service System. Additional job requirements include providing a ten-year employment history and having a safe driving record for jobs requiring driving. You must pass a criminal conviction check, a drug screening and a medical assessment.
2. Go to the United States Postal Service Careers page. (You can find this by searching for USPS Careers, or by going to usps.com and looking for the "Careers" link.) On the Careers page, click on "Search our latest job openings." Provide information for your job search, if you know the location or specific job you want. Search options include keywords, city, state, zip code and functional area (job type).
3. Narrow your search by filling in more job search details, if you choose. Otherwise, see a complete listing of all post office jobs in a particular state, city or zip code area by only supplying those details. Click "Start."
4. Click "Return to Search" or "Back" to make changes to your job search. This might be necessary if your job search did not find any available job postings. Widen your job search options if this occurs. Click "Start."
5. Review the job postings. Click on a job title to view specific details such as the job posting period, facility location, position information (hours and pay), persons eligible to apply, functional purpose (job description) and requirements. Continue this process until you locate a job you want. Click "Apply."
6. Create an eCareer Profile, which is required to apply for post office jobs. You also need a valid email address.
7. Fill in the required fields, including your name and email address. Create a user name and password as directed. Click "Register." Write down this information.
8. Insert your personal details on each page to complete your profile. You must provide all required information to complete the profile and apply for the job.
9. Check your email often and respond to emails from the post office pertaining to job offers.
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