MODULE 1 INTRO TO THE USPS, AND
USPIS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What Act helped empower Postal Police in 2006? - ANSWER-The Postal Service
Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006, Security Force personnel were named
and empowered as Postal Police Officers. (PPOs)
What are Postal Police Officers Responsible for? - ANSWER-1. To protect life, mail,
and property within their prescribed area of authority.
2. To obey the lawful orders of their supervisors.
3. To be familiar with all laws, statutes and regulations which a pertain to their duties
and responsibilities.
4. To report all unusual incidents occurring within their area of responsibility.
List some additional duties of Postal Police Officers? - ANSWER-1. To enforce
security regulations.
2. To perform assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner.
3. To consistently maintain and exhibit professional bearing and deportment.
4. To employ good human relation skills in all encounters with other people while on
duty.
A PPOs primary function is to? - ANSWER-Respond and Contain.
What duties are performed at a Fixed Post Assignment? - ANSWER-1. Control
ingress and egress at an assigned facility, ensuring all are authorized.
2. May inspect packages and other items according to standing and local
instructions.
3. Enforce USPS regulations prohibiting unauthorized articles on postal premises, as
outlined in Poster 7.
4. Enforce local rules and regulations for entry/exit as established by local
management.
If assigned to motor vehicle entrances/exits what must PPOs be responsible for? -
ANSWER-1. Prohibit unauthorized vehicles.
2. Enforce vehicle regulations issued by local management.
3. Inspect incoming and outgoing mail vehicles for proper seals and locks on cargo
doors.
4. inspect incoming and outgoing private vehicles and contents as needed in
compliance with local instructions.
5. monitor pedestrian traffic in vehicle areas.
6. Perform other duties as directed.
PPOs assigned to Foot patrol must do what? - ANSWER-1. Inspect restricted and
perimeter areas.
2. Conduct safety checks.
3. Check locks on doors, windows, and other means of access.
4. Report defective alarms, Close Circuit Televisions (CCTV's), access control
equipment, and damage fencing to the Postal Police Supervisor.
USPIS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What Act helped empower Postal Police in 2006? - ANSWER-The Postal Service
Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006, Security Force personnel were named
and empowered as Postal Police Officers. (PPOs)
What are Postal Police Officers Responsible for? - ANSWER-1. To protect life, mail,
and property within their prescribed area of authority.
2. To obey the lawful orders of their supervisors.
3. To be familiar with all laws, statutes and regulations which a pertain to their duties
and responsibilities.
4. To report all unusual incidents occurring within their area of responsibility.
List some additional duties of Postal Police Officers? - ANSWER-1. To enforce
security regulations.
2. To perform assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner.
3. To consistently maintain and exhibit professional bearing and deportment.
4. To employ good human relation skills in all encounters with other people while on
duty.
A PPOs primary function is to? - ANSWER-Respond and Contain.
What duties are performed at a Fixed Post Assignment? - ANSWER-1. Control
ingress and egress at an assigned facility, ensuring all are authorized.
2. May inspect packages and other items according to standing and local
instructions.
3. Enforce USPS regulations prohibiting unauthorized articles on postal premises, as
outlined in Poster 7.
4. Enforce local rules and regulations for entry/exit as established by local
management.
If assigned to motor vehicle entrances/exits what must PPOs be responsible for? -
ANSWER-1. Prohibit unauthorized vehicles.
2. Enforce vehicle regulations issued by local management.
3. Inspect incoming and outgoing mail vehicles for proper seals and locks on cargo
doors.
4. inspect incoming and outgoing private vehicles and contents as needed in
compliance with local instructions.
5. monitor pedestrian traffic in vehicle areas.
6. Perform other duties as directed.
PPOs assigned to Foot patrol must do what? - ANSWER-1. Inspect restricted and
perimeter areas.
2. Conduct safety checks.
3. Check locks on doors, windows, and other means of access.
4. Report defective alarms, Close Circuit Televisions (CCTV's), access control
equipment, and damage fencing to the Postal Police Supervisor.
