Entry Level Assistant Security & Investigations Officer Job Opportunities – Uganda Post Limited
Job Title: Assistant Security & Investigations Officer
Organization: Uganda Post Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Security & Investigations
About US:
Uganda Post Limited, trading as Posta Uganda. UPL is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having an extensive network of postal delivery outlets down to sub-county level.
Job Summary: The jobholder will implement security activities and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UPL’s personnel and properties. .
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in assessing the security situation at the duty station and ensure adequate gathering and verification of security information.
- Maintain regular contacts with other Security Focal Points of UPL Departments and communicate information on security to the Manager Security and Investigations.
- Collect, update and communicate information regarding the security situation in the country, liaise and coordinate with the national security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local authorities, military and police officers.
- Implement the Security Plan, including updating staff lists, taking necessary actions regarding security matters and monitor compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards.
- Report security incidents affecting UPL staff, offices, assets and assist in the preparation of security reports such as the Security Incident Reports, Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report.
- Liaise with commercial companies used for Posta Uganda security at offices and residences, in order to ensure the effective and efficient use of the guard force.
- Prepare country Security Risk Assessment (SRA), Premises Security Surveys, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and inspect security equipment regularly (CCTV, cameras, scanners, and locks) and immediately report any cases of malfunctioning.
- Keenly observe company operations (counter processes, transfer of cash, and strength of cash safes) and advise management on any needed security upgrades.
- Updated security management information system
- Up dated key contacts database
- Rate of security breaches
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Diploma in Law, Security or other related field Experience
- At least two years working experience in Police or any reputable Security Firm.
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation
- Basic firefighting and First Aid skill
How to Apply:
All Interested candidates should send their application letter; attach certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates and a detailed CV, to:
The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration
Posta Uganda
P.O. Box 7106,
Kampala. Uganda
NB:
Those who had applied in the previous advert should not reapply because their applications will be considered.)
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered
Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month’s time from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Deadline: 17th February 2020