IPOA Principal Investigations Officer Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Principal Investigations Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Responsible for conducting of investigations and providing rapid response initiatives into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the National Police Service.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise implementation of strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and
procedures pertaining to investigations;

Coordinate investigations of any complaints on police misconduct and make recommendations to the division;

Lead team in conducting investigations into public interest cases

Manage records of all cases investigated by the Authority;

Supervise internal case tracking system of all investigations;

Coordinate implementation of quality assurance standards of investigations; and

Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development within the team.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Liaise with other teams to enhance investigations;

Conduct audit and review of all investigations;

Gather and analyse information on investigations;

Liaise with other institutions on issues of Police oversight, including other State organs in relation to services offered by them;

Provide safe custody of all evidence;

Participate in rapid responses;

Facilitate prosecution process in court in Liaison with the division head

Provide reports on ongoing and completed investigations;

Receive and allocate cases for investigations to team members and monitor progress;

Provide data to facilitate publication of findings of investigations;

Communicate and implement department’s decisions to team members;

Develop periodic individual performance reports; and

Identify risks faced

by the team and formulate measures to mitigate them.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Science or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Science or any other relevant field from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Membership to a relevant professional body;

Management course lasting not less than (four) weeks from a recognized institution

Previous relevant work experience required

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Investigations Officer at IPOA 7 or nine (9) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public/Private Sector

How to Apply

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