U.S. Postal Service To Host Job Fair In Suffolk County Next Week

RONKONKOMA, NY — The United States Post Office in Ronkonkoma will hold a job fair over Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The post office's retail windows will be closed due to the holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Day, but visitors can take part in the job fair and also process passports at the location.

Prospective applicants who wish to get a jumpstart on the hiring process can visit usps.com/careers.

Applicants must be 18 or older, pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation, and work weekends and holidays.

Post office personnel will be on-site to provide detailed information about the positions and also answer questions.

The postal service offers competitive wages, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

The postal service is an equal-opportunity employer offering a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement.

The postal service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

As part of its 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the postal service is focused on building "a more stable and empowered workforce," officials stated in a news release. "Employees are our greatest asset, and we are currently investing in our new employees by providing robust training and on-the-job support."

The post office is located at 200 Hawkins Ave.