The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced 41 job vacancies and invited qualified Kenyans to apply for various positions across its departments.
In an advertisement published on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the authority said it is seeking results-oriented candidates with the drive, vision and creativity to support its mandate.
“The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya. Its primary mandate is to provide civilian oversight over the work of the National Police Service,” the advert reads.
The available positions range from senior administrative and professional roles to technical and support staff jobs.
Among the advertised vacancies are Senior Office Administrator (one position), Senior Information Management Officer (one), Legal Officer II (three), Investigations Officer II (four), Internal Audit and Risk Officer II (two), Complaints Management Officer II (three), Monitoring Officer II (two) and Inspections Officer II (one).
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Other openings include Supply Chain Management Officer II (one), Human Resource Officer II (one), Counselling Officer II (one), Records Management Officer II (one), Communications Officer II (one), Systems, Network and Security Administrator II (one) and Database and Applications Administrator II (one).
IPOA is also recruiting two Security Officers II, one Court Process Server III, one Fleet Management Assistant II, three Drivers II, two Clerical Officers II and eight Office Assistants II.
Requirements for successful applicants
According to the notice, successful candidates must satisfy the leadership and integrity requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
They will also be required to submit clearance certificates from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The authority said it will conduct background checks and verify applicants’ academic certificates before onboarding successful candidates.
How to apply for IPOA jobs
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications online through the Careers portal on the authority’s official website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.
The deadline for submitting applications is November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants have been cautioned against canvassing during the recruitment process, with IPOA warning that anyone found engaging in the practice will be automatically disqualified.
The authority further urged applicants to remain vigilant against recruitment scams, clarifying that it does not use recruitment agencies or charge candidates fees at any stage of the hiring process.
“IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies, and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process,” the advert added.
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