Investigations
Officer at The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (8 Positions)
IPOA/HR/19/2016
IPOA GRADE 6
Consolidated Salary Kes.90,000-130,000
IPOA GRADE 6
Consolidated Salary Kes.90,000-130,000
The
Investigations Officer will be responsible to Director, Investigations through
the Head of Investigations. This is the entry grade for this cadre. An officer
at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.
Investigations
Officer Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities
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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;
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Gathering and analyzing evidence and
organizing it in statements, sets of records and facts;
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Gathering information and produce
intelligence reports to inform investigations;
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Recording of statements from
complainants, witnesses and suspects officers;
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Ensuring safe custody of all
investigative records and evidence in liaison with the Monitoring and
Inspections Directorate;
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Conduct impromptu visits to stations
during inspection tours to audit police investigations into complaints against
the service;
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Conducting undercover investigations
and surveillance operations;
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Carrying out sting operations
especially where ongoing misconduct is reported to the Authority;
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(Attending post-mortems;
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Documenting all investigations in
concise, factual and timely manner;
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Supporting prosecution process in
court; and
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Any other duties as may be
assignedfrom time to time.
Profile
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Must be a citizen of Kenya.
Required
Functional Skills for the Investigations Officer Job
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A Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law,
Political Science, Human Rights, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications
from a recognized institution; and
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Ability to use computer application;
Required
Behavioural Skills
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Candidates must be a person of
integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
All applicants must attach clearance from the following bodies:
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
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Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC);
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Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
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Directorate of Criminal
Investigations (DCI); and
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Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply
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Interested
persons who meet the above criteria are invited to send their applications by
submitting the duly completed IPOA job application Form found on the
Authority’s website; www.ipoa.go.ke,
updated CV, academic certificates, testimonials and the above specified
clearances. Online applications should be sent to careers@ipoa.go.ke. Canvassing and incomplete applications
may lead to automatic disqualification. Applications in a sealed envelope with
the job reference number clearly marked should be received by the undersigned
on or before Friday, 9th December 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Applicants must note that they may be posted to serve in any part of
the country.
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The Chief Executive Officer Independent Policing Oversight Authority P.O Box 23035-00100 Nairobi.
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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.
