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SEGAL is a privately-run security company that is providing state of the art, tailor-made risk management solutions and delivers a superior service to its many clients in Monrovia and country wide. The mission of the Security Expert Guard Agency of Liberia is to provide world-class integrated security solutions to clients in our target markets by consistently exceeding customer satisfaction through operational excellence and innovation. Our blueprint solution embraces a safe and secured environment.

Job Brief

We are looking for a thorough Lead Investigator to study crime scenes and identify the guilt of a criminal. The post holders will collect evidence, search, interview, interrogate and apply various investigation methods. The successful candidate will be able to employ modern scientific techniques in order to determine and illuminate the truth about how a crime occurred. The incumbent will be required to travel to remote locations, at times for extended periods, to manage and conduct investigations.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations of cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, abuse of authority, fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and violations of the SEGAL Employees Handbook.
• Process crime scenes by performing scene recognition, scene documentation and evidence collection. Thoroughly document scenes and gather potential evidence (physical, specimens, documents, photographs, statements etc.) to send to crime lab
• Examine and evaluate evidence for conflicting interpretations and resolve issues
• Draft detailed investigative reports and be prepared to present evidence to court
• Find that nuance or piece of information that will be the crucial break
• Decide on the investigative tools to be employed; gather evidence; prepare testimony for tribunals; obtain and review pertinent documentation
• Conduct interviews and take statements; analyse facts, determine findings and formulate recommended corrective measures and related disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; draft reports and communications
• Work collaboratively with colleagues of the AML Security Department as well as SEGAL local Management, ensuring that investigative cases are properly handled and processed to relevant authority to achieve corporate goals and objectives

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal and administrative investigations. Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources. Ability to identify and analyse problems/issues and participate in their resolution. Proven ability to gather evidence and interview suspects and witnesses. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve corporate goals, objectives; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish tasks and matches tasks to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as Criminal Investigator
• Hands-on experience with crime scenes analysis and forensic science
• Proficient in interpreting evidence and reconstructing events
• Ability to observe minute details and to produce detailed reports
• In depth knowledge of criminal law, rules and legislation
• Familiarity with all evidence types (e.g. circumstantial, direct, trace, hearsay etc.) and the rules governing their admissibility
• Thorough understanding of the investigation process and the unique circumstances of each case
• Strong analytical skills along with good interviewing and interrogation skills
• Honest and ethical with high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• B.Sc. Degree in forensic science, criminal law, criminology or relevant field. A first-level university degree in law or a field related to investigations in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in investigatory work is required.
• Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses in the furtherance of investigations is required.
• Experience in analysis of evidence and preparation of files of evidence is required.

Languages

• For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another language (local) of Liberia is desirable.

Assessment

• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The appointment, or assignment, and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate.

SEGAL is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Staff members are subject to the authority of SEGAL Central Management and to assignment expressly approved. The paramount consideration in the employment of candidates is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with SEGAL If they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. SEGAL places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary functions. The ArcelorMittal Liberia Concession areas are non-smoking environments.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of information submitted in the candidates. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Prerequisite to Apply:

• Ability to operate with flexible work arrangements and able to respond to emergency requests to work outside normal working hours.

All Applications are to be submitted via email and addressed to:

The Human Resource Officer

Security Expert Guard Agency of Liberia

10th Street Sinkor, Beachside of Gardiner Avenue

Monrovia, Liberia

Electronic Email Address:

jsammy@segalsecurityliberia.org or

info@segalsecurityliberia.org

CC: segalhr515@gmail.com
You can click the apply button below to apply through the system.
Deadline for the submission of applications with accompanied CV, credentials is 15 August 2023 at 1700 hours.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.

Late Applications will not be considered.