Job Purpose


Responsible for coordinating conduct of investigations and provide rapid response initiatives into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the National Police Service. Duties shall be undertaken in the division of rapid response, general investigations, homicide & serious offences and SGBV & Children


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities


Lead the implementation of strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to investigations;
Supervise teams in conducting investigations into public interest cases
Coordinate and chair case conference reviews on finalized investigation cases at the Division Department level;
Coordinate audit and review of all investigations
Manage evidence gathering and analysis of information on investigations;
Coordinate records management of all cases investigated by the Authority;
Manage internal case tracking system of all investigations;
Coordinate provision reports on ongoing and completed investigations;
Guide teams in conducting investigations into cases of police misconduct within the division;
Lead the development and implementation of the division’s annual work plan and budget; and
Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development within the division.


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks


Co-operate with other departments and divisions to enhance investigations;
Organize the safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
Facilitate prosecution process in court in Liaison with the Authority’s legal team and office of the Director of Public prosecutions as appropriate;
Review of quality assurance standards of investigations;
Categorize, prioritize and supervise allocation of cases for investigations;
Provide information to facilitate publication of findings of investigations;
Communicate management decisions to staff in the division; Monitor implementation and reviewing of the division’s budget:
Develop periodic individual performance reports
Identify of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the division;


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Participates in development of annual budget and procurement plans


II. Responsibility for Physical Assets


Responsible for all investigations and intelligence department physical assets (ICT, office furniture and equipment, investigations and intelligence records, field/ scene operation kits, equipment and machines for investigations and intelligence).


III. Decision Making / Job Influence


Managerial decisions
Operational decisions


IV. Working Conditions


Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.


Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications 


Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Trainings in Human Rights


Previous relevant work experience required.


Served in the position of Principal Officer in either Investigations or Rapid Response and Forensic Services for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA 6 or served for a period of twelve (12) years in Investigations or Forensics in the Public or private sector


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:


Investigations Skills
Leadership Skills
Planning Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Analytical Skills
Report writing skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Resilience
Independence