Investigations Officer II

About

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority seeks to recruit four Investigations Officer II positions in the Investigations and Forensic Services Directorate. The role conducts investigations into complaints relating to offences committed by members of the Service and requires a relevant bachelor's degree and proficiency in computer applications. Job grade: IPOA 9 Salary: Consolidated salary KSh. 90,000 – 130,000 Number of posts: 4 Reference: IPOA/HR/15/2026 Duty station: Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices

How to apply

Submit your application online through the Careers portal on the IPOA website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers. No physical applications will be accepted. Detailed job description and specification are available at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.

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.
• Implementing risk mitigation measures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents; clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI.