Inspection Officer at IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens to fill vacant positions of Inspection Officer.

IPOA's main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.

IPOA/HR/19/2026; INSPECTIONS OFFICER II JOB GRADE IPOA 9 (1 POSITION)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 90,000 – 130,000)

Grade IPOA 9
Directorate
Inspections, Monitoring and Preventive Services
Department
Inspections
Location / Work Station
Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices
Reporting Relationships
Reports to
Senior Assistant Director, Inspections/ Assistant Director, Regional Coordination

Job Purpose

Responsible for carrying out inspections of police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to Inspections, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations;
2. Conducting inspections of Police facilities and premises under the control of the Service to professionalize the service;
3. Implementing inspection tools, concepts and controls to suit emerging trends in policing;
4. Collecting and collating data for compiling inspection reports;
5. Following up on recommendations arising from inspections of police facilities and premises;
6. Conducting rapid inspections response activities in the Authority; and
7. Updating records in the division.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Social Sciences, Military, Security Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
2. Proficiency in computer applications.

Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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