Inspections Officer at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Description
Assists in: –

• Inspection of police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service;
• Undertaking rapid response action in case of any eventualities that demand for inspections of police premises;
• Preparing inspections reports with recommendations;
• Handling and resolving complaints referred to the Department for inspections;
• Engaging stakeholders to corroborate facts and evidence for informed recommendations;
• Gathering evidence during inspections to strengthen the Authority’s investigations;
• Preparing concepts to inform inspections for the Authority;
• Providing updates on inspection of police premises to the Principal Inspections Officer;
• Preparing activity, monthly, quarterly, bi–annual performance and Annual reports for the Department;
• Preparing quarterly and biannual performance review briefs for the Inspections Department;
• Appraising Inspections Officers and identify training needs;
• Participate in meetings for the Department.
• Coach and mentor volunteers and interns.

Profile:

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

Job Specifications
For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: –

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Administration, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Human Rights, Social Sciences,
• Military or Police degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Required functional and behavioral skills:

• Inspection Skills
• Supervisory Skills
• Planning Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Data analysis and Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Transparency and accountability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Team player
• Creativity and innovation
• Resilience
• Independence