The State Department for Correctional Services has announced new employment opportunities for qualified candidates seeking to build careers in public service. The recruitment targets several technical, operational, and support positions across the department.
These vacancies provide an opportunity for individuals with different skills and professional backgrounds to contribute to the delivery of correctional services in Kenya. Successful candidates will support the department in maintaining secure, safe, and efficient correctional institutions while delivering essential services in their respective areas of specialization.
Below are the available positions.
1. Cook III
- Reference Number: D85/2026
- Grade: E
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Number of Vacancies: 18
- Application Deadline: 3rd August 2026
Job Description
The Cook III will be responsible for preparing meals and maintaining hygiene standards within correctional institutions. The position supports the department by ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to approved nutrition and quality standards.
The officer may be required to:
- Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and preparation of food.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchens, cooking equipment, and food preparation areas.
- Observe food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Monitor food supplies and report shortages where necessary.
- Assist in receiving, storing, and issuing food supplies.
- Ensure efficient utilization of available food resources.
- Support compliance with health and sanitation requirements.
- Maintain kitchen records where required.
- Perform any other duties assigned within the department.
2. Housekeeping Assistant III
- Reference Number: D86/2026
- Grade: E
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Number of Vacancies: 5
- Application Deadline: 3rd August 2026
Job Description
The Housekeeping Assistant III will assist in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and orderly living and working environments within correctional facilities.
The officer will be expected to:
- Clean and maintain assigned buildings and facilities.
- Ensure proper sanitation of offices, accommodation areas, and common spaces.
- Handle cleaning materials and equipment appropriately.
- Maintain cleanliness of furniture, floors, windows, and sanitary facilities.
- Assist in linen and laundry management where applicable.
- Report maintenance issues requiring repairs.
- Ensure compliance with workplace hygiene standards.
- Support inventory management of housekeeping supplies.
- Maintain proper waste disposal practices.
- Carry out any other housekeeping duties assigned by supervisors.
3. Security Warden II
- Reference Number: D87/2026
- Grade: E
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Number of Vacancies: 25
- Application Deadline: 3rd August 2026
Job Description
The Security Warden II will support the maintenance of security, discipline, and safety within correctional institutions. The position plays an important role in ensuring secure custody of inmates while maintaining order and supporting rehabilitation activities.
Key duties include:
- Maintaining security within assigned correctional facilities.
- Monitoring inmates and ensuring adherence to institutional regulations.
- Conducting routine patrols and security inspections.
- Preventing unauthorized access and security breaches.
- Escorting inmates during authorized movements.
- Reporting security incidents and emergencies.
- Maintaining security records and occurrence reports.
- Supporting emergency response procedures.
- Assisting in enforcing institutional rules and discipline.
- Performing any other security-related duties assigned.
4. Artisan III
- Reference Number: D88/2026
- Grade: E
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Number of Vacancies: 19
- Application Deadline: 3rd August 2026
Job Description
The Artisan III will provide technical support in the installation, repair, maintenance, and servicing of departmental infrastructure, equipment, and facilities according to the assigned trade.
Depending on the area of specialization, responsibilities may include:
- Carrying out maintenance and repair works.
- Installing and servicing equipment and facilities.
- Diagnosing faults and recommending corrective action.
- Using tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintaining workshop cleanliness and organization.
- Recording maintenance activities and completed work.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational safety standards.
- Supporting preventive maintenance programmes.
- Reporting defective equipment and materials.
- Performing any other technical duties assigned.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Public Service Commission recruitment portal before the closing date of 3rd August 2026.
