Investigations Officer II Job IPOA

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Job Purpose

• To conduct investigations into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the Service as provided and guided under Section 6, 7, 24 and 25 of the IPOA Act.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Implement strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to investigations;
• Conduct investigations of any complaints on police misconduct
• Gather information and draft reports to inform investigations;
• Update internal case tracking system of all investigations;
• Support prosecution process in court in Liaison with the division head
• Support Implementation of quality assurance standards of investigations;
• Participate in rapid responses;
• Gather evidence and analyse information on investigations and Forensics;
• Update and maintain records of all cases received and investigated by the Authority and by IAU;
• Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
• Develop periodic individual performance reportsand
• Implement risk mitigation measures.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

This is an entry level job

• 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;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications

How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through the Authority’s website careers portal to be received by Tuesday, 17th October, 2025

Upon granting an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report);
• A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC

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