Does United States Postal Service hire felons?

Yes, United States Postal Service hires felons. There are numerous positions within the United States Postal Service; however, a convicted felon may only be able to work in select positions. They're restricted by Postal Service regulations that state, "a felony are considered only for entry-level positions and not in sensitive areas."

While the United States Postal Service does not ask about your criminal history during the application process, they do run extensive background and fingerprinting checks. We recommend being honest with the hiring manager during the interview about anything that might show up on the background check.