Job Title: Security Assistant – Control Room Operations (6 Positions)

Department: Security Services Department
Job Ref: SEC9.01
Rank: Security Assistant VI
Supervisor: Team Leader Systems
Supervises: None

Job Purpose

• To ensure security and safety of Bank staff, clients, property, premises, operations and activities by carrying out the established security and safety procedures at the duty zones and points.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Man, the Control room always during the work shift. Actively monitoring security and safety systems in the Control Room.
• Review and make Play back of CCTV surveillance systems at Bank premises daily.
• Retrieve CCTV footage and images of events from the system upon authorization.
• Modify and update access profiles for authorized staff, visitors, and contractors in the security systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Carry out electronic surveillance of the Bank premises using CCTV and Access control systems to protect people, assets and operations of the Bank.
• Maintain custody of the keys of designated restricted areas.
• Monitor all maintenance activities that take place in the Bank premises using electronic surveillance
• Detect and report security threats, hazards, risks to the supervisor.
• Report and respond immediately to all security and safety emergencies detected in the BOU premises in accordance with BOU Emergency Response Plan and procedures
• Report faulty security and safety equipment, systems, and tools in the duty area to the supervisor
• Participate in the rescue of people during emergencies like lift failure, fire and security incidents.
• Cooperate with and oversee the activities of all security personnel deployed in the Bank premises to ensure adherence to security policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly security situation reports to the supervisors.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Expected Outputs

• Daily security and safety situation reports (comprised of CCTV footage review results, incidents, risk, maintenance activities)
• Security and Safety System health status reports
• Well maintained inventory of security system and equipment in Control room
• Timely response to and resolution of fire and security emergencies
• Timely incident reports submitted to the supervisor.
• Daily CCTV surveillance system review reports submitted to the supervisor.

Person Specifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Diploma in ICT from a recognized institution.
• Training in Security Services from a National Security Agency or a Recognized/ Licensed Private Security Institution is an added advantage.

Experience

• Must possess working experience in an IT environment of at least three years in a reputable organization.
• Experience in operation or installation of electronic security systems and equipment like access control, intrusion detection and CCTV surveillance systems will be an added advantage.
• Working experience in the National Security Agencies or Licensed Private Security Agencies shall be an added advantage.

Age

• 26.0- 39.0 years of age at close of the advert.

Competencies

Technical Skills

• Security observation and monitoring skills
• First responder security incident response and handling
• Security risk identification
• Basic electronic security systems operation skills
• Basic emergency handling equipment operation skills
• Basic computer applications skills
• Good report writing skills in English.

Behavioral Skills

• A good command of English
• High Integrity and ethics
• Medium communication
• Polite and courteous
• commitment to duty
• customer orientation
• Good interpersonal skills
• High Integrity and teamwork

Physical Demands of the Job

• Should be able to work for long hours, under pressure, and, with minimal supervision.
• Should be physically fit, calm and able to work in emergency situations

Working Conditions

• Shift work, including weekends, public holidays, and night duty.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary and Benefits for the position are generous and attractive.

Application Submission

• Applications should be submitted through the online application link: (https://forms.office.com/r/bWHcwdqdEj) which is accessible through the careers section of the BOU Website (https://www.bou.or.ug/bouwebsite/careers/)
• Applicants are advised to follow the instructions on the link carefully.

Note

• Applicants MUST use the standard BoU Curriculum Vitae form as their Curriculum Vitae format. Candidates that use a CV Format other than that prescribed shall be disqualified. The BoU Curriculum Vitae form is available on the BoU website under the Careers Section.
• Applicants MUST append scanned certified copies of academic credentials and professional training certificates to their applications to support their candidature.
• Management reserves the right to disqualify any applicant found to have concealed or falsified information or academic credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date

• Applications should be submitted NO later than 5:00PM Friday 10 April 2026.

Management

• 25 March 2026

Application Guidelines

• Applications should be submitted by filling out the online application form at: (https://forms.office.com/r/bWHcwdqdEj)
• Please follow the stated instructions in the form accurately. Inaccurate applications will be automatically disqualified.
• Please note that failure to attach the required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.

Required Documents (to be scanned as one single document):

1)  A copy of the National Identity Card (front and back).
2)  A copy of academic documents as required in the job description.
3)  Evidence of membership of the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
4)  A Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
5)  A duly registered statutory declaration for applicants with differing dates of birth or names across any of the required documents.
6)  A letter of equivalence from the Uganda National Examinations Board and (or) National Council of Higher Education for applicants whose qualifications were obtained from a foreign institution.

Note:

• Please ensure that all required documents are duly attached and must be scanned as a clearly named single document.
• Management reserves the right to disqualify any applicant found to have concealed or falsified information or academic credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Procedure

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• Read the Job description attached.
• Apply using the Instructions Provided.

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