For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in the following disciplines: - Security Management and policing Studies; Criminology and Fraud Management; Criminology and Security Studies; Criminology and Criminal Justice; Crime Prevention and Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Basic paramilitary Training held at an approved government training institution
• Nine (9) years relevant experience in the public service or private sector;
• Certificate in Security Management and Policing Studies lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity and Article 232 on values and Principles of Public Service.