Kenya Prisons Service
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.
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
Commissioner General of Prisons
