Riyadh Customs Investigation Lead Specialist

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Customs Investigation Lead Specialist
Date: 21 Sept 2026
Location:
Riyadh, SA
Company:
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
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.
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
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