Senior Investigations Officer at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

IPOA GRADE 5
IPOA/HR/18/2016;

Consolidated Salary Kes.122,000-202,000

The Senior Investigations Officer will be responsible to the Director, Investigations through the Head of Investigations.

Investigations Officer Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing investigation/work plans for the cases allocated;
• 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 analysing 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;
• Supporting prosecution process in court; and
• Any other duties as may be assignedfrom time to time

Profile

• Must be a citizen of Kenya.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Required Functional Skills for the Investigations Officer Job

• Served for a minimum period of three (2) years in investigatory work in a national or international investigation agency at the grade of Investigation Officer or Forensic Auditor 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: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Political Science, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license;
• Ability to use computer application;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance; and
• Demonstrable knowledge in investigation, forensic audit and human rights.

Required Behavioural Skills

• A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Ability to maintain confidence and trust regarding sensitive issues
• Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and capability in work performance;

All applicants must attach clearance from the following bodies:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)