The purpose of the job is to provide driving services, maintain the assigned vehicle, and facilitate the safe movement of NCPD staff to activities and operations in support of the realization of the Council’s mandate.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Driving the vehicle as authorized;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers, and goods on and off the road;
• Maintaining daily work tickets;
• Ensuring routine service and maintenance of the vehicle;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, and tire pressure;
• Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time;
• Ensuring vehicle cleanliness;
• Reporting accidents promptly and following up on police abstracts; and
• Inspecting vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D or its equivalent;
• Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
• At least two (2) years previous satisfactory driving experience after obtaining the driving license;
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;