County Government of Vihiga: Head of Security and Enforcement

Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board. Pursuant to Constitutional and Legal provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT & ICT
1. HEAD OF SECURITY AND ENFORCEMENT – JOB GROUP CPSB 04 (1 POSITION)

Duties and responsibilities

i. Development and implementation of Enforcement and security

practices and strategies

ii. Planning, coordination and administration of County security service division

iii. Implement, monitor and evaluate Training and development programmes for enforcement officers

iv. Carrying out risk and audit assessment for the County Government security systems.

v. Liaise with relevant security service agencies, attend senior security

personnel meetings, advising the respective authority on mitigation measures;

vi. Manage and supervise security service function including welfare and

discipline of County enforcement staff

vii. Coordination of related work on enforcement and security matters and prepares reports for consideration by the County Government

Enforcement and Security Advisory Committee

viii. Enforcement of County laws and regulations

ix. Ensuring compliance with the National Values and Principles of good governance as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya

x. Performing and other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointment

i. Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or any other related Social Science from a recognized University.

ii. Have served for a period of at least ten (10) years in a relevant and comparable field in the Public Service, three years of which must have been in a senior management position on Kenya Police Service, Prisons Service or Kenya Defense Force at a Rank of Senior Management and above;

iii. Leadership course from a recognized institution;

iv. Demonstrate high integrity, good communication skills, interpersonal relationship and be a team player;

v. Meet the requirement prescribed in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

Salary Scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to these positions will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and other recognized CBAs as applicable.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with copies of their National Identity/passport, Academic & Professional certificates and current Chapter Six compliance certificates to the undersigned on or before 20th day of February, 2023.

Please take note that;

1. County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer.

2. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.

3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

4. Please be informed that Vihiga County Public Service Board DOES NOT USE AGENTS nor CHARGE ANY FEE for its services.

ONLY Short listed candidates will be contacted and they shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional certificates, Transcripts and Clearance certificates (Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct), Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, Clearance certificate from Commission for University Education (for holders of degrees from foreign Universities) and any other relevant documents during interviews

SECRETARY/CEO

VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 880-50300

MARAGOLI

KENYAPATAKAZI

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