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Investigations Officer II

Category

Security

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/10/2026
8 days left

Employer / Company

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) logo
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
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Description (Public)

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.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Implementing strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to investigations
  • Conducting investigations of any complaints on police misconduct
  • Collecting and collating information and drafting reports to inform investigations
  • Updating the internal case tracking system of all investigations
  • Supporting the prosecution process in court in liaison with the division head
  • Supporting the implementation of quality assurance standards of investigations
  • Participating in rapid responses
  • Gathering evidence and analyzing information on investigations and Forensics
  • Updating, maintaining and ensuring safe custody of all investigative records; and
  • Implementing risk mitigation measures.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 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

About Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is an independent government agency established by an Act of Parliament to provide civilian oversight of the National Police Service in Kenya. Our mandate is to hold the police accountable for their actions through impartial investigations, monitoring of policing operations, and audits, ensuring that law enforcement adheres to the rule of law and respects human rights.

Mission

To promote accountability and professionalism in the National Police Service through independent and impartial investigations, inspections, audits, monitoring of the Service and collaboration on civilian oversight.

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