Is It Easy To Get a Job at USPS? (All You Need To Know)

Government jobs are well-known for offering a lot of benefits, a good work schedule, and decent pay- and USPS is no different.

So is getting a job with USPS easy- and what do you need to do to get the job? Here is what I discovered!

Is It Easy To Get a Job at USPS?

Getting a job with USPS isn’t considered too hard. However, USPS has certain requirements that must be met, such as a negative drug test and a passed background check, and they require nearly all employees to pass a Postal Exam for their position. Outside of these requirements, all you need to do is look for open positions on the USPS website and apply.

If you’re looking to land a job with USPS, be sure to keep reading to learn all the ins and outs of what you need and how to find and get the job!

What Are the Requirements To Work at USPS?

The first step to getting any job is making sure you qualify and meet the requirements the position has listed for candidates.

On each job posting on the USPS website, there will be a list of certain requirements such as age, citizenship, physicals, driver’s license, education, and exam scores.

Because each of these requirements varies depending on the job you’re applying for, it’s always best to take a good look at the job posting to make sure you’re a good fit.

The exam that nearly all post office positions require a passing grade on is the Postal Exam.

Each Postal Exam is tailored to the corresponding positions and covers various responsibilities, recognizing errors or issues and the rules and regulations of each position.

If you’re considering applying for a position with USPS and are worried about the Postal Exam, you can find free study guides for each of the exams and positions on this website.

It’s also important to note that since USPS is a government agency, they do require all employees to pass a mandatory drug screening.

There is also a mandatory background check, which can only be passed if you have no felonies on your record and no misdemeanors for 3-5 years.

However, even if you don’t pass the background check, that doesn’t rule you out for employment by USPS.

USPS, in recent years, has actively committed to aiding formerly incarcerated individuals and wanting to dedicate time and resources to get people back on their feet, so if you’re worried about the background check, it’s best to talk to the postmaster!

There is also a mandatory health assessment required for every position, however, the bar for “acceptable” scores varies from position to position.

You should also be aware that for certain positions like city carriers and motor vehicle operators, your driving record will be considered.

In order to pass scrutiny on your driving record, you must have more than 2 years of experience driving, can’t have had your license suspended in the last three years, and can’t have had your license revoked in the past five years.

This all may sound like a lot of requirements, but this is all pretty typical of a government job, and even some well-paying non-government jobs tend to look into things like background and drug screenings!

If you’re interested in reading even more about all of the requirements for different positions with USPS, feel free to look at the USPS Employee Handbook here.

How Do You Apply For a Job With USPS?

How Do You Apply For A Job With USPS?

All USPS jobs are posted on their application system, called eCareers, which can be found on the USPS Careers website here.

To apply to jobs through eCareers, you must make an account including your employment history for the last ten years (or to your 16th birthday, whichever comes first) and your personal information.

Once you’ve made an account, you have access to the eCareers dashboard, where all open USPS positions are posted.

You can apply to as many positions at a time as you would like, however, it’s important to make sure that you meet both the technical requirements and employment requirements listed on the job posting.

When browsing open positions with USPS, be sure to use the filter feature to help narrow down jobs.

You can filter jobs by location, positions, requirements, and keywords so you can find all of the positions that are best suited to your needs.

It’s important to note that all correspondence with USPS regarding open positions will be done via email and that all applications and exams are free- if you come across a job listing on eCareers or elsewhere that asks for you to pay for anything, it’s a scam!

The time from application to job offer varies depending on location, time of year, and the person you’re corresponding with, so if you don’t receive a job offer as quickly as you’d like, be patient!

To learn more about USPS, you can also read our posts on the USPS pre-hire list, whether USPS is a good job, and USPS orientation.

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Marques Thomas

Marques Thomas graduated with a MBA in 2011. Since then, Marques has worked in the retail and consumer service industry as a manager, advisor, and marketer. Marques is also the head writer and founder of QuerySprout.com.

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