DEADLINE: 14/03/2025

Recruit Warder/Wardress jobs at Uganda Prison Services across Uganda

Full-time

The Commissioner General of Prisons invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacancies for the post of Recruit Warder/Wardress

QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must be: –

1) Uganda Citizens aged 18-30 years (Age must be supported by National Identity Card).

2) In possession of an O-level certificate with at least 4 credits (B or C) including one in English and a pass (D) in Mathematics.

Note: The B,C and D apply only to those under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum.

(University graduates and Diploma holders should NOT apply)

3) Physically fit.

4) Of good conduct with no criminal record.

REQUIREMENTS

Handwritten applications addressed to the Secretary Prisons Council should be delivered to the nearest Prison Units, or Regional Headquarter Offices not later than 14th March 2025. Applications should be accompanied with the following;

Three (03) photocopies of certificates/result slips
Three (03) photocopies of the National Identity Card.
Three (03) recent passport-size photographs.
A letter of recommendation from LC | Chairpersons of your villages endorsed by LC II and LC III Chairpersons of Districts of Origin.

Only shortlisted Candidates will be invited for interviews on the dates that shall be communicated.

Successful applicants should be ready to undergo a minimum of (09) nine months basic Prisons Officer’s Training Course.

Effective appointment into the service is subject to successful completion of the training.

NOTE: Presentation of forged documents or impersonation is criminal and shall be prosecuted in Courts of Law.

All stages of the recruitment process are free of charge. Please do not pay any money to anyone for any service during the recruitment exercise.

Deliveries of applications should be made to the nearest Prison Units or Prisons Regional Headquarter offices as shown below:

Prisons Regional Headquarters	Districts
South Eastern (Jinja)	Kamuli, Jinja, Jinja City
Iganga (Iganga)	Iganga, Namayingo, Buyende Kaliro, Bugiri, Namutumba, Luuka, Mayuge, Bugweri
East Central (Mukono)	Mukono, Buikwe, Kayunga, Buvuma
Mid-Eastern (Soroti)	Soroti, Soroti City, Serere, Katakwi, Kalaki, Kumi, Kaberamaido, Ngora, Amuria, Kapelebyong, Bukedea
Eastern (Mbale)	Mbale, Mbale City, Bukwo, Kapchorwa, Busia, Kween, Tororo, Kibuku, Bududa, Butebo, Pallisa, Namisindwa, Bulambuli, Butaleja, Sironko, Budaka, Manafwa
North Eastern (Moroto)	Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Napak, Amudat, Kotido Nabilatuk, Abim, Kaabong, Karenga
Kampala Extra (Luzira) or Central Region (Security House near Headquarters)	Wakiso, Kampala, Mpigi, Butambala, Gomba, Kasanda
North Central (Luwero)	Nakaseke, Luwero, Nakasongola

Prisons Regional Headquarters	Districts
Mid-Western (Masindi)	Masindi, Hoima, Hoima City, Buliisa, Kiboga, Kikuube, Kyankwanzi, Kiryandongo
Southern (Masaka)	Masaka. Masaka City, Kalangala, Kalungu, Bukomansimbi
Kooki (Lyantonde)	Rakai, Kyotera, Lyantonde,Ssembabule Lwengo,
North Western (Arua)	Arua, Arua City, Yumbe, Koboko, Pakwach, Moyo, Zombo, Nebbi, Madi-Okollo, Maracha, Terego
Mid Northern (Lira)	Lira, Lira city, Oyam, Apac, Alebtong, Amolatar, Otuke, Kole, Dokolo, Kwania
Northern (Gulu)	Gulu, Gulu city, Lamwo, Agago, Adjumani, Kitgum, Pader, Amuru, Nwoya, Omoro
South Western (Mbarara)	Mbarara, Mbarara City Ibanda, Kitagwenda, Kazo Kiruhura, Buhweju, Mitooma, Rubirizi, Bushenyi, Sheema, Ntungamo Isingiro, Rwampara
Western (Fortportal)	Kabarole, Fortportal City, Bunyangabu, Kasese, Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kyegegwa, Kamwenge, Kyenjojo
Mid Central (Mubende)	Mubende, Mityana, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kibaale
Kigezi (Kabale)	Kabale, Kanungu, Kisoro, Rubanda, Rukungiri, Rukiga