Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 28, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
POST: CADET ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS (GENERAL DUTIES) REF: PA. 09/19.
SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U4 (LOWER)
NO. OF VACANCIES: 66 (SIXTY SIX)
AGE: 21-30 YEARS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts of Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Prisons existing in the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS).
The applications should bear the title as well as the Reference Number of the post applied for. Applicants should attach three recent passport size photos, three sets of certified photocopies of their academic transcripts and certificates and National identity card (ID). Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of the academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting interviews
Applicants should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice against the post applied for. Officers already in Government Service should not apply. All applicants must be physically and medically fit and should not have been convicted of any criminal.. offence in any court of law.
In addition, successful candidates must be prepared to undergo a Twelve (12) months Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Officers' course at the Prisons Staff College and Training School plus three (03) months attachment. Uganda Prisons Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Cadet Officers in scientific and professional fields must be prepared to work in a Penal Institution on general duties for at least two years before deployment to their respective areas of specialization. .

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Officer In-Charge of a Correctional Institution for performing the following duties:
• In-Charge of Prisons Institutions;
• Responsible for safety and security of the institution;
• Responsible for correctional training of inmates confined therein;
• Supervising and appraising subordinate staff;
• Responsible for discipline of institutional staff and inmates;
• Responsible for general accountability of arms, ammunitions, clothing and other Government stores;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Applicants should have the following competencies: Results Orientation; Ethics and Integrity; Interpersonal Skills; Ability to adapt to multi-cultural settings; Communication Skills; Team Building and Problem Solving skills.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in any of the disciplines either in Arts or Sciences (Pure and Applied) from a recognized University or Institution.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form 3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Prisons Authority, P.O. Box 7191, KAMPALA, Social Security House, 4th Floor, Plot 4, Jinja Road, not later than 30th July, 2019. Handwritten applications are also acceptable.
The application forms are obtainable from the Prisons Authority Secretariat on 4th Floor, Social Security House, Plot 4, Jinja Road, Kampala; Public Service Commission or Ministries/Departments and District Service Commission Offices or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug.  

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