Kenya Prisons Service Job Vacancies

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National GovernmentKenya Prisons Service
Advertisement for the Recruitment of Professionals (Cadet Officers), Technicians & Artisans into the Prisons Service
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for cadet officers, technicians and artisans.
Prospective candidates wishing to apply must satisfy the general conditions and requirements given below.

Must be a Kenyan citizen;

Be between the ages of 18- 26 years for Secondary school leavers; Or

Be between ages of 18-28 years for diploma holders ;Or

Be between the ages of 18-30 years for Degree holders;

Be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall for men and 5 feet 2 inches tall for women;

Be physically and medically fit;

Have good hearing and clear vision;

Have no criminal record;

Female candidates Must not be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during training.On recruitment, candidates will undergo an intensive Government sponsored paramilitary initial training course (professional) lasting not less than nine (9) months for technicians and artisans and thirteen (13) months for cadet officers.
In addition, while undergoing the professional training, technicians and artisans will be expected to undertake a Self-Sponsored Certificate or Diploma course in Security and Correctional Science while cadet officers will undertake a Post-Graduate diploma in Security and Correctional Science offered by Kenyatta University at a cost to be determined by the university.
Academic / Technical Qualifications

a. Cadet Officers: Candidates must possess a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning;

b. Technicians: Candidates must possess a relevant certificate /diploma from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant bodies where applicable;

c. Artisans: Candidates must possess a minimum mean grade of D+ at KCSE or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;Or
i. Certificate in Government Trade Test Grade III/II/I from a recognized institution;
Or
ii. Certificate in Craft or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition they must have two (2) years work experience and above.
A) Cadet Officers

Medical Officers/Senior Medical Officers (PG 9)

Veterinary Doctors (PG 8)

State Counsels (PG 8)

Architects II/I (PG 8)

Engineers II/I (PG 8)

Quantity Surveyors II/I (PG 7)

Agricultural Officers (PG 7)

Land Surveyors (PG 7)

Industrial Development Officers I (PG 7)

Graduate Teachers (PG 7)

Computer Engineers/Scientists (PG 7)

Information Communication Technology Officers II (PG 5)

General Cadet Officers (PG 5)B) Technicians

Clinical Officers III/II/I (PG 3)

Nursing Officers III/II/I (PG 3)

Public Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)

Radiographers III/II/I (PG 3)

Pharmaceutical Technologists III/II/I (PG 3)

Community Oral Health Officers III/II/I (PG 3)

Health Records & Information Officers III/II/I (PG 3)

Laboratory Technologists III (PG 3)

Nutritionists III/II (PG 3)

Animal Health Officers (PG 3)

Information Communication Technology Officers III (PG 3)

Housekeepers/Caterers II (PG 3)

Instructors III(example Negotiators, Disaster Management) (PG 3)

P1 Teachers (PG 2)

Early Childhood Development Officers (PG 1)

Cooks (PG 1)

Bands Men (PG 1)C) Artisans

Masonry or Brick laying (PG 1/2/3)

Construction or Carpentry & Joinery (PG1/2/3 )

Tailoring, Dress making, Fashion &Designing (PG1/2/3)

Fitter General (PG 1/2/3)

Architect Assistants (PG1/2/3)

Metal workers (PG 1/2/3)

Wood/Stone carvers (PG 1/2/3)

Leather Works (PG 1/2/3)

Electrical Assistants (PG1/2/3)

Painting & sign writers (PG1/2/3)

Plant Technicians (PG 1/2/3)

Plumbers/Water Supply Operators (PG 1/2/3)

Draughtsman (PG 1/2/3)

Videographers (PG 1/2/3)

Hair & Beauty Therapist (PG 1/2/3)

Welding & fabrication (PG 1/2)All prospective candidates for the advertised posts should apply and fill the PSC.2 form (Revised 2007) which can be downloaded from Application for Employment Form and attach clear photocopies of relevant academic/professional certificates and their National Identification Cards (ID) and be addressed to:
The Commissioner General of Prisons
Prisons Headquarters
P.O.Box 30175-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him on or before 15th May 2015
D. Advertisement for the Recruitment of Prisons Constables (Male & Female)
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there will be a recruitment exercise of Prisons constables (male & female) on 6th May 2015 starting at 0800HRS.
Qualifications (Constables)
Potential candidates must possess the following qualifications;

Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade of D+ and above or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Be between the ages of 18 and 26 years for secondary school leavers;

Must be a Kenyan citizen;

Be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall for men and 5 feet 2 inches tall for women;

Be physically and medically fit ;

Have good hearing and clear vision;

Have no criminal record;

Female candidates Must not be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during training.Prospective candidates should carry their original identification cards, academic certificates and other testimonials on the day of recruitment.
On recruitment, candidates will undergo an intensive Government sponsored para-military initial training course (professional) lasting not less than nine (9) months.
In addition, while undergoing the professional training, recruits will be expected to undertake a Self-Sponsored Certificate or Diploma course in Security and Correctional Science offered by Kenyatta University at a cost to be determined by the university.
The recruitment exercise will be absolutely Free.
Bribery and other acts of corruption are unlawful.
Any person presenting themselves for recruitment with falsified or fake academic certificates, identity cards or engaging in any acts that amount to corruption shall be arrested and prosecuted.
Interested candidates are therefore, invited to attend the recruitment exercise at the centers indicated below.
Isaya M. Osugo, CBS
Commissioner General of Prisons