- Developing work plans for the cases allocated to investigations teams.
- 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 analyzing 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; and
- Supporting prosecution process in court.
- Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Investigation Officer 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: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in computer application skills; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
All shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts and Testimonials.
They will also be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies.
i. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
ii. Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
iii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
iv. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the title of the position.
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
P.O. Box 23035-00100,
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.