PROBATION OFFICER II: FOUR HUNDRED (400) POSTS: V/NO. 1/2022- (as indicated in the following fields):
Sociology, Community Development, Gender Studies and Medical Sociology )- 90, Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies- 100, Social Work-50, Anthropology 3, Law – 15, Information Communication Technology (ICT) – 13, Agriculture –2, Livestock Production-2, Guidance and Counselling-48, Nutrition and Dietetics-4, Psychology – 10 , Education-8, Theology-17, Islamic Studies-11, Commerce (Marketing, Entrepreneurship)-17 and Nursing- 10
- Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.1,270 – 41,260 p.m.
(CSG11)
- House Allowance: Ksh.4,200 – 10,000 p.m.
(Depending on duty station)
- Commuter Allowance: Ksh.4,000 p.m.
- Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
- Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
- Medical Cover: As provided by the government
- Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications
- have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Sociology, Community Development, Gender Studies, Medical
Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Social Work, Anthropology,
Law, Information Communication Technology, Agriculture, Livestock
Production, Guidance and Counselling, Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical
Psychology/Counselling Psychology/Social Psychology, Education, Religious
Studies, Commerce (Entrepreneurship, Marketing), and Nursing from a
university recognized in Kenya;
- have good communication skills;
- be result oriented and committed to continuous
learning.
Duties and
Responsibilities
This is the entry and
training grade for this cadre. An officer in this grade will perform a variety
of probation duties. Duties and responsibilities will include:-
- conducting social investigations;
- preparing reports;
- providing advisory information;
- supervision, rehabilitation and reintegration of
offenders and ex-offenders serving non-custodial measures within the
community;
- participating in social crime prevention projects
and programmes; and
- facilitating probation and After Care support
Services to clients and statutory institutions
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE
through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal:
www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
- Candidates should provide all the details
requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect
information in the application.
- Details of academic and professional certificates
not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be
contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic
disqualification.
- The Public Service Commission is committed to
implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Article 232 (1) on fair
competition and merit, representation of
- Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal
employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups
and persons with disabilities.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to
produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake
certificates/documents.
- Applications should reach the Commission on or
before 25th
April, 2022 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).