Kenya Prisons Service Recruitment – Everything You Should Know

The Kenya Prisons Service has announced details of its upcoming recruitment exercise.

The exercise seeks to bring on board male and female prisons constables, general cadet officers, medical cadet officers and medical technicians. The recruitment of prisons constables will begin on 8th February, 2022 at 8.00 am at centres across the 47 counties. (See end of story for venues).

Prospective candidates must carry their national ID, birth certificate, KRA Pin certificate, academic certificates and other testimonials on the day of recruitment. Successful candidates will undergo government-sponsored intense para-military training for a period lasting not less than nine months.

Qualifications for Prisons Constables:

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Have a valid Identification card
• Have no criminal record
• Have a KCSE minimum grade of D+ and above or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Be between the ages of 18 and 28 years for secondary school leavers
• Be at least 5 feet 4 Inches tall for men and 5 feet 2 Inches tall for women
• Be physically and medically fit
• Must have good hearing and clear vision
• Female candidates must not be pregnant at the time of training and during the entire training period.

General Cadets, Medical Cadet Officers and Medical Technicians

The KPS will also be recruiting general cadets, medical cadet officers and medical technicians.

Several roles are available for general cadets – from social workers to surgeons, lawyers, sociologists and statisticians. Several roles re also included under medical technicians. (See end of story for all positions).

All interested and qualified persons can make their applications by filling the PSC.2 (Revised 2016) application form which can be downloaded from the public service website. They are to attach clear photocopies of relevant academic/professional certificates and their national IDs.

Completed applications should be addressed to the Commissioner General of Prisons and delivered to Prisons Headquarters at Magereza House by 11th February, 2022. Magereza House is located along Bishops road, in the Community area.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be notified via print media by 1st March, 2022.

Qualifications for General Cadets, Medical Cadet Officers and Medical Technicians

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Have a valid national ID
• Have no criminal record
• Be between the ages of 18-30 for diploma/certificate holders OR
• Be between the ages of 18-30 for degree holders OR
• Be between the ages of 18-32 for medical consultants
• Be at least 5 feet 4 Inches tall for men and 5 feet 2 Inches tall for women
• Be physically and medically fit
• Must have good hearing and clear vision
• Female candidates must not be pregnant at the time of training and during the entire training period

Academic/Technical Qualifications:

For Medical Practitioners

• A minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE
• An undergraduate/postgraduate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Registered with the relevant bodies

For General Cadets

• A minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE
• A relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning

For Medical Technicians

• A minimum mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Posses a relevant diploma/certificate from a recognized institutions and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies