Job Description
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) year in the grade of Deputy Director of Probation, CSG ‘6’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iii) Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Sociology, Criminology, Guidance and Counselling, Social Psychology, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
(iv) demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organizational of the Department; and
(v) been conversant with government policies on Criminal Justice Administration and Management of Offenders; and
(vi) shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
An officer at this level will deputize the Secretary, Probation and Aftercare services at Department of Probation and Aftercare Service headquarters. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
(i) formulating, reviewing and implementing government policies on crime prevention and rehabilitation;
(ii) formulating, interpreting and implementing government programmes and activities on crime prevention and treatment of offenders in the community;
(iii) directing and controlling departmental activities in all Counties and at the headquarters;
(iv) ensuring efficient and effective organization and operation of the Department;
(v) supervising probation services countrywide;
(vi) liaising with the Judiciary, National Police Service, Children Service and Prisons Service and other legal sectors including development partners for better management of the Criminal Justice System;