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Askari U8

Full time @Jinja City Service Commission posted 3 weeks ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 17867
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed vacant posts.

Reference No.: JDSC/27/3/2025/26
Post and Salary Scale: Askari U8
Vacancies: 1

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1551, Jinja to be received not later than 15th April 2026.

Application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission – Farmers House Kampala or any District/City Service Commission offices. Hand written applications with detailed CVs are also acceptable. Applications should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against each post.

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their full academic certificates, transcripts and slips, national identification and three recently certified passport size photographs.

Serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid late submissions. Only successful Applicants shall be contacted

Please check on the Public Notice Boards of Jinja District Local Government for details regarding Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the advertised posts below:

Important:

  • Jinja District Service Commission stands for zero-tolerance to corruption. Recruitment into the Public Service is free of charge.
  • Giving or promising anything to induce Members of the District Service Commission, Technical persons or anyone at the District or anywhere, is illegal.
  • Anyone who demands a bribe from a job applicant should be reported to Government anti-corruption agencies like IGG, State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Police or RDC’s office.
  • NB: Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Job Title: Askari

Salary Scale: U8
Reports To: Office Superintendent

Job Purpose

To provide security services to the organization.

Key Outputs
  • Premises checked and properly locked at the close of the day
  • Suspects apprehended and questioned for proper identification
  • Visitors directed to the reception for more information
  • Theft cases reported and reports prepared to the authorities
  • Premises patrolled to ensure maximum security
  • Security of government vehicles ensured
  • Security at important entry points kept
Key Functions
  • Checking and properly locking premises at the close of the day
  • Apprehending and questioning suspects for proper identification
  • Directing visitors to the reception for more information
  • Reporting theft cases and preparing reports to the authorities
  • Patrolling premises to ensure maximum security
  • Maintaining security of government vehicles
  • Keeping security at important entry points
Person Specifications

Qualification

  • O’ Level Certificate with training in Security

Competences

  • Security planning and organizing
  • Accountability
  • Self-confidence
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Communication
  • Public relations and customer care
  • Time management
  • Ability to speak Swahili

Important Steps

  • New Vision Newspaper
  • Dated (Monday 9th March 2026)
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  • Read the Job description from www.publicservice.go.ug
  • Apply using the Instructions Provided on the portal.
  • The Green Button “APPLY FOR THIS JOB“
  • You will be redirected to the application portal.

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