A State Agency in the security and
administration of justice sector seeks to recruit competent officers to fill
the following vacant positions.
They must be team players, who
respect diversity, maintain confidentiality and be proficient in the use of
computer application packages.
The State Agency offers competitive packages
to successful candidates.
Protection Officer I
J/G –
6
Ref. 02/2015
Ref. 02/2015
18 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
The Protection Officer I will be
reporting to the Senior Protection Officer.
Duties at this level include
·
undertaking covert and other
protection related operations;
·
being responsible for the day to day
operations to protect clients;
·
conducting threat and risk assessment
with regard to new applications and protected persons;
·
gathering information and
intelligence analysis, collation and dissemination;
·
managing a secure filing system for
all classified material;
·
providing protection services to the
officers and property of the organization; and
·
conducting special operations as may
be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, one
must have:
·
A Bachelors degree in Criminology,
Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a university recognized
in Kenya;
·
Served in the rank of Inspector of
Police or in an equivalent position in the military, intelligence or other
security service;
·
Training in Police, Military, or
Intelligence Services;
·
Undertaken a Criminal Investigation
or VIP Protection course;
·
Aged 28 years and above.
Note: Knowledge
in Criminal and Civil Justice Systems will be an added advantage.
Note: In
addition to the above requirements, applicants need to have:
·
A valid driving license
·
Excellent communication skills
·
Computer skills
·
Willingness to work flexible hours
·
Good interpersonal skills
·
Confidentiality and professionalism
How to Apply
Interested Candidates who meet the
required qualifications should send their applications with a detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, National Identity Card, and other
testimonials; telephone contact, e-mail address, and names of three referees
with their contacts.
In addition, candidates should obtain
clearance certificates from the following bodies:-
1.
Higher Education Loans Board
2.
Kenya Revenue Authority
3.
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
4.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
5.
Credit Reference Bureau
6.
Any Professional body to which the
candidate is a member
Applications clearly indicating the
Job title and reference number on both the letter and envelope should be send
to the address below on or before 26th January, 2015
DNA 1749
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi