Investigations Officer II

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya. Its main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police

The Authority wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant position: –

IPOA/HR/11/2025

INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER II

JOB GRADE IPOA 9 (1 POSITION)

(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 90,000 – 130,000)

Directorate Investigations and Forensic Services

Department Investigations / Forensics and Rapid Response

Section / Unit Rapid Response / General Investigations / Homicide & Serious Offences / SGBV & Children

Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices

Reporting Relationships
Reports to Investigations Officer I

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

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

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

This is an entry level job

1. 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;
2. Proficiency in Computer Applications