1. Advertisement for Recruitment of Professional cadet officers, technicians and Artisans
Call for Application – The Kenya Prisons Service 2025 Recruitment. The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the general public that there are available vacancies for Professional Cadet Officers, Technicians and Artisans.
Prospective candidates wishing to apply MUST satisfy the general conditions and requirements given below;
- Must be a Kenyan citizen;
- Have a valid National Identification Card;
- Have no criminal record;
- Be between the ages of 18-28 years for Diploma and Certificate holders;
- Be between the ages of 18-30 years for Degree holders;
- Be 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;
- Female candidates MUST not be pregnant and at the time of recruitment and during training.
On recruitment candidates will undergo an intensive Government sponsored paramilitary initial training course (professional) lasting not less than nine (9) months for technicians and artisans and thirteen (13) months for cadet officers.
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
a. Professional Cadet Officers: Candidates MUST possess a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
b. Technicians: Candidates MUST possess a relevant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant bodies where applicable;
c. Artisans: Candidates MUST possess a minimum mean grade of D+ at KCSE or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; AND
i. Certificate in Government Trade Test Grade I/II from a recognized institution; OR
ii. Certificate in Craft or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
How to Apply for the Recruitment of Professional cadet officers, technicians and Artisans
All prospective candidates for the advertised posts should apply and fill the PSC.2 form (REVISED 2007) which can be downloaded from public service website and attach clear photocopies of relevant academic/ professional certificates and their National identification Cards (ID). Completed applications should be addressed to;
The Commissioner General of Prisons Prisons Headquarters
P. O. Box 30175-0100
NAIROBI
and delivered at; Prisons Headquarters:
Magereza House
Which is situated along Bishops Road, Community Area
So as to reach the Commissioner General of Prisons before 30th April, 2025 by 5.00 P.M.
NB: Successfully shortlisted candidates will be notified via print media.
2. ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF PRISON CONSTABLES (MALE & FEMALE)
The Kenya Prisons Service wishes to announce to the public that there will be a recruitment exercise of Prisons Constables (Male & female) on 30th April 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS (CONSTABLES]
Prospective candidates wishing to join the Kenya Prisons Service MUST meet the following conditions and possess academic qualifications as indicated.
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Have a valid National Identity card
- Have no criminal record
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade of D+ and above
- Be between the ages of 18 and 28 years
- Be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall for men and 5 feet and 2 inches tall for women
- Be physically and mentally fit
- Must have good hearing and clear vision
- Female candidates MUST NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment or during the initial training period.
On recruitment, candidates will undergo a para-military initial training lasting not less than nine (9) months.
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/professional certificates, identity cards, or engaging in any acts that amount to corruption SHALL be disqualified, and prosecuted.
Members of the public are warned that recruitment will only be conducted at the listed recruitment centers and on the day as indicated.
Prospective candidates MUST carry their original National Identification card, birth certificate, KRA PIN certificate, academic certificates and other testimonials on the day of recruitment.
Interested candidates are therefore, invited to attend the recruitment exercise at the centers indicated.
