by George
(Kisumu)
Am a teacher by profession with experience of 5 years in teaching. I am aged 33yrs. I would like to change my career and join the Kenya police service professional cadre.
Should I make a formal application or what should I do?
A. You do not meet the requirements.
Requirements for Professionals Joining Kenya Police
Direct entry appointments will be made in the grade of Cadet Inspector of Police.
The Cadet Inspector will undergo an initial training of six months at Kenya Police College.
Persons Eligible for recruitment
To be eligible for recruitment, all candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
Be Kenyan Citizen
Be aged between 23-30 Years
Be medically fit
Have no criminal record
Be in possession of a valid National Identity Card
Must possess a degree in the relevant field (Listed Below) from a recognized University:
1. Lawyers
2. Medical Doctors
3. Pathologists
4. Psychiatrist
5. Veterinary Doctors
6. Mechanical Engineers
7. Electrical Engineers
8. Civil Engineers
9. Structural Engineers
10. Telecommunication engineers
11. Psychologists/Counselors
12. Computer Engineers
13. Educationists
14. Public relation Practitioner
15. Criminologists
16. Forensic investigators,
And others as may be decided from time to time.
In addition to the above minimum requirements, all eligible candidates must possess the following qualifications:
Medical Practitioners
• Physicians
• Pathologists
• Dentists
• Psychiatrists
Be qualified doctors registered to practice in Kenya.
Paramedical officers
Be qualified and registered to practice in Kenya and holds a Bsc in Nursing and clinical studies
Pilots
Have a valid KCAA(Kenya Civil Aviation Authority), Commercial Pilots License (CPL) (Fixed wing or Helicopter).
Lawyers
Be advocates of the High Court of Kenya
Aeronautical Engineers
Have a KCAA License Graduates and registered as a Graduate Engineers, as a minimum with the relevant statutory body.
Diploma in Aeronautical, KACC License A&C or A&C Rotor Craft “X” category “R”C, category “X” instruments.
Veterinary Officer
Duly registered to practice in Kenya.
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