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Head of Security & Enforcement Jobs, Security Jobs In Kenya, Kakamega County Jobs

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:

A. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

Position: Head of Security and Enforcement, Job Group CPSB 04 (1 Post)
Basic Salary Scale: 98,500 x 4940 – 103450 x 5,170 – 108,610 x 5,420 – 114,030 x 5, 700 – 119,730 x
5,990 – 125,720 x 6,280 – 132, 000 pm

Responsibilities
The officer shall be responsible to the Chief Officer – Public Service and Administration for the following duties and responsibilities:-
• Development and Implementation of Enforcement and Security Practices and Strategies;
• Planning, coordination and administration of County Security Service Division;
• Implement, monitor and evaluate Training and development programmes for enforcement officers;
• Carrying out risk and audit assessment for the County Government security systems;
• Liaise with relevant security agencies; attend senior security personnel meetings; advising the respective authority on mitigation measures;
• Manage and supervise Security Service function including welfare and discipline of county enforcement staff;
• Coordination of related work on enforcement and security matters and prepare reports for consideration by the County Government Enforcement and Security Advisory Committee;
• Enforcement of County Laws and regulations;
• ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or any other related Social Science from a recognized University;
• have served for a period of at least ten (10) years in a relevant and comparable field in the Public Service, three (3) years of which must have been in a senior management position in Kenya Police Service, Prisons Service or Kenya Defence Forces at a rank of senior management and above;
• Leadership course from a recognized institution;
• demonstrate thorough understanding of County development objectives and Vision 2030;
• demonstrate high integrity, good communication skills, interpersonal relationship and be a team player;
• meet the requirements prescribed in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;
Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable Contract based on agreed performance levels.

How to Apply

NOTE: APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO GET CLEARANCE FROM THE FOLLOWING TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER SIX (6) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010:-

• Kenya Revenue Authority


• Higher Education Loans Board


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission


• Criminal Investigation Department


• Credit Reference Bureau

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications. How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications, together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence.

Applications should be submitted to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD P O BOX 458-50100

KAKAMEGA

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at

Former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.

All applications should reach the office on or before 20th December, 2019.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Male Candidates and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

SECRETARY/CEO

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