Principal Inspectorate Officer at County Government of Nyeri

Job Group ‘N’

Holder will report to the Director, Administrative Services or to any other designated office in charge of Inspectorate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking day-to-day administrative and operational responsibility in his or her area of jurisdiction;
• Responsible for developing security and enforcement programs within his or her area of assignment;
• Identifying areas that require enforcement activities within his area of jurisdiction;
• Receiving, scrutinizing and signing of charge sheets from investigation officers;
• Supervision and training of junior officers;
• Executing orders and warrants lawfully issued to county law breakers;
• Preparing and conducting frequent inspection programs on regulated activities to ensure compliance;
• Overall Shift Supervisor;
• Ensuring compliance to Values and Principles of the Public Service in area of jurisdiction;
• Preparing and forwarding reports on all inspectorate matters at the Sub- county;
• Ensuring enforcement personnel welfare is catered for at the county.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Citizen Kenyan
• Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of nine (9) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Security Management, Criminology and Fraud Management, Criminology and Security Studies, Criminal Justice; Police Science, Military Science, Forensic Investigations and Penology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in First Aid lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Master’s degree in a relevant degree will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Compliance with Chapter Six

Terms of service: Three (3) years contract.

Salary and benefits: Salary will be as per the regulations by Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

The following clearance certificates should be attached to the application:

• A Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate;
• A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct / Police clearance
• A Credit Reference Bureau Clearance Certificate from a recognized body;
• A Kenya Revenue Authority Clearance Certificate;