Customs Investigation Lead Specialist

About the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority is seeking a Customs Investigation Lead Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading critical customs investigation processes and ensuring adherence to legal and procedural standards within the authority.

Purpose of the Role

The Customs Investigation Lead Specialist is responsible for overseeing the entire investigation lifecycle, from case intake to referral. This includes leading the review and validation of complex seizure reports, conducting advanced evidence analysis, and determining criminal liability. The role ensures the robustness of case files and compliance with legal protocols and suspect rights.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the 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.

Additional Duties

• 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 the 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.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in customs investigation or a related field to effectively manage the complexities of this role.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh. The salary for this role will be disclosed during the recruitment process.