KAMPALA – The Uganda Prisons Service has embarked on a massive recruitment drive, seeking to fill 402 vacant positions for Prison Warders and Wardresses. The recruitment exercise, which is open to suitably qualified Ugandans, aims to bolster the country’s prison services and enhance the overall administration of justice.
According to Frank Baine, Senior Commissioner of Prisons and Deputy Director of the Uganda Prisons Service, the recruitment exercise is a critical component of the service’s efforts to strengthen its human resource capacity.
“We are committed to recruiting the best talent to join our ranks,” Baine said. “We are looking for individuals who are passionate about serving their country, and who possess the skills, knowledge, and physical fitness required to excel in this demanding role.”
To be eligible for the position, applicants must be Ugandan citizens aged 18-30 years, possess an O-Level Certificate with at least four credits, including one in English, and a pass in Mathematics. Additionally, applicants must be physically fit, demonstrate good conduct with no criminal record, and not be university graduates or diploma holders.
Baine emphasized that the recruitment process would be transparent, fair, and merit-based. “We urge all eligible applicants to apply, and assure them that the selection process will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner,” he said.
Applications must be handwritten and addressed to the Secretary, Prisons Council. Applicants must also submit three photocopies of their certificates/result slips, National Identity Card, and recent passport-size photographs. A letter of recommendation from the LC I Chairperson of the applicant’s village, endorsed by the LC II and LC III Chairpersons of the district of origin, is also required.
Applications must be delivered to the nearest Prison Unit or one of the 19 Regional Prisons Headquarters on or before March 14, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, and successful applicants will undergo a nine-month Basic Prisons Officer’s Training Course.
Baine warned applicants against presenting forged documents or engaging in impersonation, noting that such actions would be considered a criminal offense and would be prosecuted in courts of law.
The Uganda Prisons Service is committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is free of charge, and applicants are advised not to pay any money to anyone for any service during the exercise.
