Assistant Investigator (GMG/SEG 1) - 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. $3,501,526 – $4,709,163 per annum 💰Salary: $3,501,526 – $4,709,163 JMD per annum.

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 interpersonal skills;

• Good communication skills:

  • • verbal, written and non-verbal;
• • 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 Law, Social Science or Forensic Science, and;
• • Two (2) years working experience in the Courts or Criminal Justice System, customer service or the service industry;
• • Certificate in Investigative Methods and Principles is an asset but not required.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by CVs should be submitted no later than Thursday, July 17, 2025 hrd@indecom.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Assistant Investigator (GMG/SEG 1; Pay Band 7) – Western Region Thank you for your interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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