Job Title: Investigations
Officer
Hiring Organization: Securex
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Security
Provider
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 10/06/2023
We are
seeking to recruit an Investigations Officer to develop and manage full-time
investigations processes, ensuring they are executed in a sensitive and
confidential manner and with the highest levels of efficiency and propriety,
through the use of investigating tools and methodologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides
guidance to investigators to ensure that the work conforms to established
standards and procedures and is completed in a timely manner.
- Conduct
interviews, take statements, prepare case files, write reports, recommend
criminal and/or disciplinary action or take part in criminal, misconduct
and inquest proceedings.
- Liaising
and working with law enforcement agencies, and professional and commercial
organizations to ensure closure of investigations.
- Conduct
inspections and investigations into allegations of wrongdoing and
misconduct.
- Ensure
that all risks and/or emerging risks, which are identified during an
investigation/interaction with clients, are escalated to line management
upon discovery.
- Identify
high-risk business units and where requested to do so, participate in
awareness initiatives.
- Ensure
completion of received reports and complaints before and after
investigations and make recommendations through the Head of Operations.
- Manages
investigations function efficiently in order to meet the needs of the
Organization as well as the expectations of the clients; this includes the
timely execution of investigations.
- Develops
and implements guidelines and practices for the conduct of effective
investigations, ensuring proper application of due process principles.
- Ensure
synchronization and maintenance of a comprehensive case management system
for the effective tracking, management and reporting of cases at all
stages of investigations.
- Coordinates
investigations and compliance teams of the commission in carrying out
investigations on its own accord or on request from any institution,
office or person on any issue affecting ethnic or racial relations.
- Coordinates
investigations in very high-priority and complex cases.
- Develops,
implements and receives policies, strategies, guidelines and procedures on
investigations and compliance.
- Monitors
and evaluates the extent of implementation of policies, regulations and
laws by various stakeholders on integration and cohesion.
- Verifies
digital evidence gathered and prepares evidence reports for trial/
disciplinary action.
- Streamlines
the investigations process to ensure timely execution of investigations,
formulates, monitors and reports on annual work plans.
Minimum
Requirements and Competencies
- Bachelor’s
degree in Criminology, Computer Science, Data Communications, or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- At
least Five (5) years of experience.
- Hold
a professional qualification in a relevant field such as CFE.
- Working
knowledge of multiple security functions and security-driven technology
solutions with a proven track record in security management, planning and
coordinating.
- Enthusiastic
and committed approach with a track record of building strong, trusted
base relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
- A
sound working knowledge of security best practices and legislation
affecting the security role.
- Strong
management and leadership skills together with excellent communication,
influencing, negotiating and engagement skills.
How To
Apply
Interested
candidates should send their comprehensive CV and academic credentials to careers@securex.co.ke indicating
on the email subject the position they are applying for by 21st October 2023.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
