NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION (NPSC) “Transforming the Police Service” Career Progression Guidelines for the National Police Service Uniformed Personnel APPROVED AND ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION November, 2016 Service with Dignity REPUBLIC OF KENYA PREPARED BY THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OF THE DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1 1 Table of Contents Career Progression Guidelines for the National Police Service Uniformed Personnel ....................................... 1 PART ONE ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE UNIFORMED PERSONNEL .................................................................................................................................................. 1 SECTION I: INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1 1. Aims and Objectives ............................................................................................................................... 1 2. Administration and Training Scope ..................................................................................................... 1 3. The National Police Service Functions ................................................................................................ 1 4. The Ranking/Grading Structure .......................................................................................................... 3 5. Provision of Posts .................................................................................................................................... 7 6. Serving Officers ...................................................................................................................................... 7 7. Incremental Credit ................................................................................................................................. 7 8. Advancement within the Career Progression Guidelines ................................................................. 7 9. Direct Appointment ................................................................................................................................ 8 10. Recognized Qualifications ..................................................................................................................... 8 25. Major Case Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks. ........................................ 18 26. Homicide Investigation Course lasting not less than two (2) months. ........................................... 18 11. Implementation of the Career Progression Guidelines ................................................................... 21 1. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR KENYA POLICE SERVICE PERSONNEL ............... 22 2. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION POLICE PERSONNEL ........... 48 2. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR DETECTIVES IN THE DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS ................................................................................................................. 84 4. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR FORENSIC PERSONNEL IN THE DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS ........................................................................................................ 148 PART TWO .......................................................................................................................................................... 181 CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR THE TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IN THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................... 181 1. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR CLINICAL POLICE OFFICERS ............................ 195 2. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR NURSING POLICE OFFICERS ............................. 203 3. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR (MEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS) POLICE OFFICERS .................................................................................................................................. 212 4. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR RADIOGRAPHY POLICE OFFICERS .................. 218 ii 5. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (POLICE OFFICERS) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 224 6. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS (POLICE OFFICERS) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 232 7. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGISTS (POLICE OFFICERS) ................................................................................................................................................ 239 8. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (POLICE OFFICERS) ................................................................................................................................................ 245 9. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS (POLICE OFFICERS) ............................................................................................................................... 253 10. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR MEDICAL POLICE DOCTORS ............................... 261 11. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR DENTAL POLICE DOCTORS ................................ 267 12. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR VETERINARY POLICE ............................................ 274 13. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR POLICE OFFICERS (LEGAL SERVICES) ........... 280 14. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR ENGINEERS (CIVIL) POLICE OFFICERS .......... 286 15. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR ENGINEERS (ELECTRICAL) POLICE OFFICERS293 16. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR ENGINEERS (ELECTRONICS) POLICE OFFICERS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 299 17. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR MECHANICAL/ AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (POLICE OFFICERS) ............................................................................................................................... 305 18. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (POLICE OFFICERS) ................................................................................................................................................ 312 19. CAREER GUIDELINES FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ...................................... 318 20. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR PILOT POLICE OFFICERS .................................... 324 21. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR PHARMACISTS POLICE OFFICERS .................... 329 iii iv PART ONE CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES FOR NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE UNIFORMED PERSONNEL SECTION I: INTRODUCTION 1. Aims and Objectives (i) To provide for a well-defined career structure which will attract, motivate and facilitate retention of suitably qualified and competent National Police Service Personnel. (ii) To provide for clearly defined job descriptions and specifications with clear delineation of duties and responsibilities at all levels within the career structure to enable officers understand the requirements and demands of their jobs. (iii) To establish standards for recruitment, training and advancement within the career structure on the basis of professional qualifications, knowledge of the job, experience, competence, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. (iv) To ensure appropriate career planning and succession management. 2. Administration and Training Scope (i) Responsibility for Administration These Career Progression Guidelines will be administered by the Inspector General of National Police Service in conjunction with the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). In administering the guidelines, the Inspector General of National Police Service will ensure that the provisions of the Career Progression Guidelines are strictly observed for fair and equitable treatment of officers and that, officers are confirmed in their appointment after completion of their probation period. (ii) Training Scope In administering the Career Progression Guidelines, the Inspector General of National Police Service will ensure that appropriate induction, mentoring, training opportunities, equipment and facilities are provided. This will assist serving officers acquire the necessary additional qualifications/specialization and experience required for both efficient performance of their policing duties and advancement within the career ranks. The officers should also be encouraged to undertake training privately for self-development. In all matters of training, however, the Inspector General of National Police Service will consult with the Commission. 3. The National Police Service Functions The National Police Service Act No.11 A of 2011 provides the functions of the National Police Service as follows: 1 Kenya Police Service Function The Function of the Kenya Police Service shall be the provision of assistance to the public when in need; maintenance of law and order; preservation of peace; protection