Investigations Officers at IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens to fill 4 vacant positions of Investigations Officers.

IPOA's main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.

IPOA/HR/15/2026; INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER II II (4 POSITIONS)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 90,000 – 130,000)

Grade IPOA 9
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
Senior Assistant Director, Investigations/ Assistant Director, Regional Coordination

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

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Implementing strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to investigations;
2. Conducting investigations of any complaints on police misconduct;
3. Collecting and collating information and drafting reports to inform investigations;
4. Updating the internal case tracking system of all investigations;
5. Supporting the prosecution process in court in liaison with the division head;
6. Supporting the implementation of quality assurance standards of investigations;
7. Participating in rapid responses;
8. Gathering evidence and analyzing information on investigations and Forensics;
9. Updating, maintaining and ensuring safe custody of all investigative records; and
10. Implementing risk mitigation measures.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

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; and
2. Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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