IPOA Investigations Officers Jobs

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, which provides for civilian oversight over the work of the police.
IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to the public in the performance of their functions.
IPOA wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacancies at the Authority:
Investigations Officer
IPOA Grade 6
Job Ref: IPOA/HR/17/2015
5 Positions

Reports to 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.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
• 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;
• 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 in liaison with the Monitoring and Inspections Directorate;
• Conduct impromptu visits to stations during inspection tours to audit police investigations into complaints against the service.
• Conducting undercover investigations and surveillance operations;
• Carrying out sting operations especially where ongoing misconduct is reported to the Authority;
• Attending post-mortems;
• Documenting all investigations in concise, factual and timely manner; and
• Supporting prosecution process in court.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Profile:
• Must be a citizen of Kenya.

Required functional skills:

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• 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
• Ability to use computer application;

Required behavioural skills:

• Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;

How to Apply

Interested persons should view detailed job descriptions and fill ONLY ONE application form (CLICK HERE to download). No other application formats will be accepted.
Applications in a sealed envelope with the job reference number clearly marked should be received by the undersigned on or before Friday 14th August 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue.
P.O. Box 23035-00100,
Nairobi.
Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer.