THE POST OF RECRUIT WARDER /WARDRESS
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 RegionalHeadquarters | 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 (SecurityHouse near Headquarters) | Wakiso,Kampala,
Mpigi, Butambala, Gomba, Kasanda |
| North Central (Luwero) | Nakaseke,Luwero, Nakasongola |
| Prisons RegionalHeadquarters | 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 CityIbanda,
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 |
