Faculty contracts are generally for twelve or nine months and begin in August. USPS appointments are permanent in nature, but require the successful completion of a six-month probationary period by the employee. USPS law enforcement classes require the successful completion of a twelve-month probationary period. These appointments are limited to a maximum of three months in duration and require justification of the immediate need to hire. These appointments are made based on a short-term need of services.
Employment is on an hourly basis and includes no fringe or leave benefits.
Permanent Permanent status is earned by the successful completion of the required probationary period. In addition, permanent status entitles the USPS employee to layoff and all leave provisions. Probationary Probationary status is granted in the initial employment period in a particular position class for USPS positions only and is used for the evaluation of the employee's ability to perform successfully in that position. The probationary period for most USPS positions is six months, with the exception of police classifications which require a twelve-month probationary period. Temporary Temporary status may be granted for the purpose of providing temporary assignment to a vacant position for a period not to exceed 12 months.