Postal Clerk

About the United States Postal Service

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – PAID TRAINING PROVIDED – JOB SECURITY. The Postal Service is the largest government‑related agency in terms of employees, currently employing nearly 1 million people and hiring nationwide. There is no experience required; paid training is provided for all job openings. Positions range in starting salary from $24.63 to $39.27 per hour, with an average annual pay of $72,400 plus full benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

To qualify for employment, you must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen.

There are many employment opportunities with the Postal Service from entry level to management. Typical career fields include, but are not limited to, administrative, general office, and clerical positions such as accountant, administrative assistant, auditor, bookkeeper, clerk, office assistant, secretary, staff assistant, and typist.

Clerks sell stamps, take incoming mail, sort and distribute the mail, and perform other clerical functions. The role also includes assisting the public with general mailing needs such as completing a change of address, mail holds, and providing post office box keys.

The Postal Service operates over 30,000 post office locations, delivers more than 600 million pieces of mail annually, and maintains a fleet of over 200,000 vehicles, making it the largest vehicle fleet in the world. The company is an equal opportunity employer.