PERSON SPECIFICATION

A.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A diploma in any field of study from a recognized institution.
• Training in Security Services from a National Security Agency or a Recognized/ Licensed Private Security Institution

B. EXPERIENCE

• Must possess Security services working experience of at least three years in a reputable organization
• Experience in operation of electronic security systems and equipment like access control, intrusion detection and CCTV surveillance systems will be an added advantage
• Working experience in the National Security Agencies or Licensed
  Private Security Agencies shall be an added advantage.

AGE
Applicants must be 26.0 to 39.0 years as at close of the advert.

COMPETENCIES

i. Technical skills

• Security observation and monitoring skills
• First responder security incident response and handling
• Security risk identification

• Basic electronic security systems operation skills : Basic timers handingi
  Basic emergency handling equipment operation skills
• Basic computer applications skills
• Good report writing skills in English.

ii. Behavioral skills

• A good command of English
• High Integrity and ethics
• Medium communication
• Polite and courteous
• commitment to duty
• customer orientation
• Good interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

Should be able to work for long hours, under pressure and with minimal supervision

Working conditions

shift work, including weekends, public holidays and night duty

Salary and benefits for the position are generous and attractive. 

Please ensure that all required documents are duly attached and must be scanned as a clearly named single document

Applications should be submitted through the online application link:
https://forms.office.com/r/bWHcwdqdEj

Accessible through the careers section of the BOU website:
https://www.bou.or.ug/bouwebsite/careers/ 

Applicants are advised to follow instructions on the link carefully.

NOTES:

1. Applicants MUST use the standard BoU Curriculum Vitae form as their CV format. Candidates that use a CV Format other than prescribed shall be disqualified. The BOU curriculum vitae form is available on the BOU Website under the careers section.
2. Applicants MUST append scanned certified copies of academic credentials and professional training certificates to their applications to support their candidature.
3. Management reserves the right to disqualify any applicant found to have concealed or falsified information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE:

Applications should be submitted not later than 5:00 PM Friday, April 10, 2026.

Required Documents (to be scanned as one single document):

1)  A copy of the National Identity Card (front and back).
2)  A copy of academic documents as required in the job description.
3)  Evidence of membership of the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
4)  A Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5)  A duly registered statutory declaration for applicants with differing dates of birth or names across any of the required documents.
6)  A letter of equivalence from the Uganda National Examinations Board and (or) National Council of Higher Education for applicants whose qualifications were obtained from a foreign institution.