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Assistant Investigator (GMG/SEG1; Pay Band 7) – Western Region
Summary
Under the general direction of the Senior Investigator, the Assistant Investigator is required to take detailed and comprehensive statements from walk-in complainants. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting the Investigators with investigations and their resolutions. 💰Salary: $3,501,526 – $4,709,163 JMD per annum with appropriate allowances.
Responsibilities
- • Recording statements from walk-in and/or telephone complainants;
- • Devising, in consultation with the Senior Investigator, a plan of action to be pursued in carrying out individual assignments;
- • Making appointments on behalf of the Investigative Team to interview members of the Security Forces and Agents of State;
- • Informing complainants and relevant parties within limits of the status of their investigations;
- • Inspecting and extracting from police or government records information which is relevant to the cases being investigated;
- • Requesting the interview of persons and collecting statements from complainants, witnesses and other persons who may be of assistance in carrying out investigations;
- • Assisting with the intake process and documentation of complaints in conformity with established procedures, where necessary;
- • Attending post mortem examinations and taking notes.
Required Skills
- • Excellent analytical and judgmental skills;
- • Good investigative skills including use of third party contacts;
- • Good communication skills:
- • verbal, written and non-verbal;
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- • Good interpersonal skills;
- • Knowledge, skills and techniques in investigations, and report writing gained from prior formal and informal training and on-the-job experience;
- • Ability to readily identify inconsistencies and other indicators.
Qualifications
- • Undergraduate Degree in in Law, Social Sciences, Forensic Science, Humanities or any other related discipline and;
- • At least two (2) years working experience in the Courts or Criminal Justice System, customer service or the service industry;
- • Certificate in Investigative Methods and Principles would be an asset.
Additional Information and Instructions
Applications accompanied by CVs should be submitted no later than Monday, May 26, 2025 to: hrd@indecom.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Thank you for your interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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