Job Description
IPOA/HR/17/2024: FORENSIC OFFICER II, IPOA GRADE 9 (2 POSITIONS
Job Title Forensic Officer II
Grade IPOA 9
Directorate Investigations and Forensics Services
Department Rapid Response and Forensic Services
Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices
Reports to Forensics Officer I
Job Purpose
To provide forensics services for cases related to offences committed by any
member of the National Police Service.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
1. Implement strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures
pertaining to forensics services;
2. Provide Forensic services fin investigations of complaints on police misconduct;
3. Gather forensic information and evidence & draft forensic reports;
4. Undertake day to day operations of Forensic Laboratories;
5. Update and maintain forensic records;
6. Update internal case tracking system of forensic initiatives;
7. Process forensic evidence and reports to support prosecution process in court;
8. Participate in rapid responses;
9. Engage with key stakeholders on matters touching on forensic investigations
10.Implement risk mitigation measures;
11.Support implementation of quality assurance standards of Forensic;
12.Develop and implement individual annual work plan;
13.Engage with other institutions on issues of Police oversight, including other State
organs in relation to rapid response and forensic services; and
14.Conduct forensic investigations for high priority, sensitive and complex cases.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Participates in annual budget and procurement plan preparations
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for all rapid response and forensic services physical assets (ICT, office
furniture and equipment, evidence/ exhibit custody room, forensic laboratory
kits, tools, equipment and machines, forensic field operation kits, tools and
equipment).
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science and or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where
applicable.
Previous relevant work experience required.
This is an entry level job
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Forensics/ Forensic Investigations
Management Skills
2) Inspections Skills
3) Planning Skills
4) Decision Making Skills
5) Interpersonal Skills
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Resilience
6) Independence
6) Communication Skills
7) Analytical Skills
8) Report writing skills