Customs Investigation Lead Specialist

Purpose of Job

• Lead end-to-end review and validation of complex seizure reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and legal soundness prior to escalation.
• Conduct advanced analysis of evidence, including documentary, physical, and testimonial evidence, to establish violation occurrence and intent.
• Determine and validate criminal liability, including multi-party accountability and involvement in organized or repeated offenses.
• Approve case outcomes and make final recommendations on referral to Public Prosecution, ensuring robustness of case files.
• Oversee investigation lifecycle, ensuring timely execution of all stages from case intake to referral.
• Ensure strict adherence to legal protocols, due process requirements, and suspect rights in all investigation activities.
  
  

Job Resposiblites

• Provide interpretation of customs laws, enforcement regulations, and procedural frameworks to internal stakeholders.
• Identify systemic issues, risks, and gaps in investigation practices and recommend corrective measures and enhancements.
• Review and endorse critical documentation such as seizure reports, interview records, and prosecution requests.
• Oversee suspect interviews process, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural standards.
• Validate that Public Prosecution notifications are made accurately and within mandated timelines.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and capability development support to investigation teams.
• Contribute to policy development, standardization of procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives in customs enforcement.
  
  

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education

Bachelor's degree in: Law, Business Administration, or related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in customs, legal enforcement, regulatory compliance, or investigation roles.
  
  

Competencies

Collaboration and Communication - Developing

Contracts and Agreements Management - Proficient

Customer Focus - Proficient

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Developing

Legal Advisory - Advanced

Legal Writing and Policy Drafting - Proficient

Legislations and Regulations - Proficient

Negotiation and Influence - Proficient

Professionalism - Proficient

Research and Analysis - Advanced

Results Oriented - Proficient