Investigations Officer – Independent Policing Oversight Authority – Nairobi

Ref: IPOA/HR/03/2015
6 Posts
 
Job Summary: The Investigations Officer will be responsible to the Head of Investigations.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
  • Developing work plans for the cases allocated to investigations teams.
  • Undertaking investigations on allegations of misconduct, deaths and serious injuries to persons while in police custody, or which are the result of police action or inaction; or were caused by members of the National Police Service;
  • Leading investigations into cases undertaken by investigations teams;
  • Gathering and analyzing evidence and organizing it in statements, sets of records and facts;
  • Gathering information and produce intelligence reports to inform investigations;
  • Recording of statements from complainants, witnesses and suspects officers;
  • Ensuring safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
  • Attending post-mortems;
  • Documenting all investigations in concise, factual and timely manner; and
  • Supporting prosecution process in court.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
  • Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Investigation Officer or four (4) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
  • A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

All shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts and Testimonials.

They will also be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies.

i. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

ii. Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)

iii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and

iv. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

How to Apply

Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the title of the position.

Applications should be accompanied with a curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration, copies of professional/academic certificates, telephone, e-mail address and contacts of three references.
Applications should be sent or delivered to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor,
1st Ngong Avenue.
P.O. Box 23035-00100,
Nairobi
Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke
Applications should be received not later than 13th February 2015.

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer
Guarding Public Interest in Policing

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