Vacancy title:
Deputy Director Serjeant-at-Arms and Security

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

Jobs at:
Kitui County Public Service Board (CPSB)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 30 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Kitui County Assembly Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 12 of the County Governments Act, 2012. Section 12 (7) (b) of the County Governments Act, 2012 mandates the County Assembly Service Board to constitute offices in the County Assembly Service as well as appoint and supervise office holders. Further Section 24(1) of the County Governments Act, 2012...

Responsibilities

Ensuring the security of the Speaker;

Enforcing the Speaker's rules;

Supervising and coordinating security activities within the Assembly;

Performing chamber ceremonial duties, including custody and security of the mace;

Preparation of prudent budget plans for the department;

Performance management in the department;

Preparation of Disaster Preparedness Policies;

Maintenance of strict security measures in and around the buildings;

Ensuring proper housekeeping standards;

Ensuring fire prevention and safety measures are put in place;

Preparation and submission of periodical security briefs and reports;

Liaison with other security agencies within the County; and

Any other duty that may be assigned by the Office of the Clerk of Assembly.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer shall have:

Valid Kenyan citizenship;

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution in Kenya or any other relevant qualification; and

Experience

Minimum two (2) years' relevant work experience.

Added Advantage

Master's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution;

Senior Management Course or its equivalent;

Certificate in computer applications/packages;

Paramilitary Training Certificate;

Served in the disciplined forces or trained at the National Youth Service or its equivalent;

High degree of integrity and honesty;

Certificate in first aid; and

Have served satisfactorily in the uniformed service at the level of an Inspector of Police/Military Senior Sergeant.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application

All interested and qualified persons are required to physically submit their signed application letters, together with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certified academic and professional certificates together with transcripts, and a certified copy of National ID/Passport, in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side, addressed to:

The Secretary

Kitui County Assembly Service Board

P.O. Box 694 – 90200 Kitui

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Important information to all applicants

• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during the interviews.
• Candidates with foreign degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission for University Education of Kenya.
• Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.
• Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.
• Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates before appointment from the following organizations, as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya: Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority, and a Credit Reference Bureau.
• The Kitui County Assembly Service Board is committed to implementing Article 232(1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya's diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Beware of fraudsters

The County Assembly of Kitui does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any individuals or parties requesting such payments while posing as Assembly representatives are impostors and should be reported to the relevant authorities.

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