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Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

14 Mar 2025

About the Organisation

Uganda Prisons, officially known as the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), is a government agency tasked with the responsibility of providing secure custody and rehabilitation for offenders, while ensuring the safety and security of the public. The mission of UPS is to protect society by maintaining safe and humane conditions for inmates, offering opportunities for their reform, and providing efficient reintegration into society. Renowned for its crucial role in Uganda's criminal justice system, UPS is recognized for its commitment to the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders through vocational training, education, and counseling.

The work culture at Uganda Prisons promotes discipline, integrity, and professionalism, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and respect for human dignity. UPS offers job opportunities across various departments, including corrections, administration, and healthcare, providing its employees with opportunities for career development and growth within the public service sector. The organization has evolved over the years, modernizing its infrastructure, operations, and rehabilitation programs to meet contemporary challenges in the penal system.

Uganda Prisons has embraced innovations such as digital record-keeping, staff training programs, and partnerships with local and international organizations to improve its services. With a wide reach across Uganda, the Uganda Prisons Service operates several prisons and rehabilitation centers throughout the country. The core values of UPS include professionalism, integrity, discipline, and service to the community. In line with its corporate social responsibility, UPS focuses on rehabilitation programs, promoting inmate welfare, and contributing to community development. For more information, visit www.prisons.go.ug.

The Prisons Act, 2006 provides for the mandate and functions of a Uganda Prisons Service composed of Central and former Local Government Prisons and spells out the duties of the UPS as to protect, promote and fulfill the rights of those incarcerated.

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Several Warders/Wardresses jobs at Uganda Prisons Service (UPS)

Uganda Prisons Service (UPS)

Job Description

Job Title: Warders/Wardresses (Several No Experience Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Uganda Prisons Service (UPS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities


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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

All applicants must be: –

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

  • 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)

  • Physically fit.

  • Of good conduct with no criminal record.

How to Apply

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 (Indicated in bold below) 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

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


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