10,000 PROBATIONER POLICE CONSTABLE (PPC)

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan citizens to join the Uganda Police Force

REF: HRM/ 138/ 160/ 01/ VOL. 3/ 17

POST: PROBATIONER POLICE CONSTABLE (PPC)

VACANCIES: 10,000

SALARY SCALE: UG SCALE- U7

AGE LIMIT: 18- 25 YEARS

1. KEY OUTPUTS:

a. To enforce law and order.

b. To protect life and property.

c. To preserve law and order.

d. To prevent and detect crime.

e. Any other duties as assigned by the Inspector General of Police.

2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

a. Must be a Ugandan citizen with a valid National ID/ Confirmation of Information on the Register letter from NIRA.

b Must have no criminal record.

C. Should be ready to undertake the requisite Police Basic Training

d. Should be physically and medically fit.

e. Should be ready to work for long hours and at times under difficult conditions.

f. Should be ready to work in any part of the country.

g. Should possess good communication skills.

h. Must not be a serving or former officer in other Forces.

3. REQUIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION

a. Candidates must possess a UCE certificate or its equivalent obtained in a Sitting not earlier than 2020, with:

(1) At least four (4) credits, including either English or Mathematics and must have at least a pass in the other subject (for the traditional grading system).

(2) At least four (4) “C’s, including either English or Mathematics, and must have at least a ‘D’ grade in the other subject (for those graded under the Competency. 7. Based System).

4. HOW TO APPLY:

Hand written applications addressed to the Inspector General of Police, accompanied by photocopies of academic documents, photocopy of the National Identity Card, three (3) recent passport size photographs, Identity Card or Introductory letter from the previous school and recommendation letters from LCI, LCIII and RDC (from the respective districts of residence) in file folder should be delivered to the Police District/ Divisional Headquarters not later than Friday, 21st March 2025.

NOTE:

5. Impersonation or presentation of forged documents shall lead to arrest and prosecution in Courts of law.

6. Applicants who conceal or provide false information shall be disqualified.

7. Appointment into the Uganda Police Force shall be after completion of the Police Basic Training.

8. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

9. Possession of a valid driving permit will be an added advantage

10. Those who possess higher academic qualifications should not apply.

11. All stages of the recruitment process are completely free of charge.

Applicants should refrain from paying any money to anyone for any services during the recruitment process.