Vacancy title:
Principal Enforcement Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Legal, Protective Services, Civil & Government, Management]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is a Principal Enforcement Officer position within the Kitui County Government.

Responsibilities or duties

Enforcing various county laws and other relevant Acts;

Participating in regular patrols in the parking areas to ensure orderly parking and traffic management;

Maintaining sanity and order in markets and other business premises;

Performing the duties of traffic marshals;

Overseeing cleanliness and orderliness of station of duty;

Receiving and scrutinizing charge sheets from investigation officers;

Giving evidence in Court where the County has interest in traffic matters;

Organizing enforcement activities;

Developing and implementing enforcement programmes in the area of jurisdiction;

Analysing and submitting intelligence reports;

Liaising with relevant security agencies in maintaining discipline among his/her subordinates; and

Perform any other lawful related duties assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Security Management, Criminology and Fraud Management, Criminology and Security Studies, Penology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management/Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Been Physically fit and possess a fitness medical certificate from a Government hospital;
• Certificate in specialized training in Prosecution and Investigation Skills from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Certificate in computer applications;

Experience needed

Served in the grade of Chief Enforcement Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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