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Job Title:     Security Officer
Organization: Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Administrative Officer
About UEGCL:
Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March 2001 under the
Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises Reform and
Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145.  UEGCL is wholly owned by the Government of
the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key role is to – carry on the business of
electric power generation and sale within Uganda or for export to neighbouring
countries; build, operate and maintain Electricity Generation Plants; monitor
the operation and maintenance of its Concessioned Assets – Nalubaale and Kiira
Power Stations; provide Technical Support as and when required by the
Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development; Implement Flagship Hydropower Plant Projects of Karuma (600MW) and
Isimba (183MW; organize, support, encourage and maintain training facilities in
technical and related fields, amongst others.
Job Summary: The Security Officer will be tasked with ensuring
effective and efficient management of the Security matters of Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Limited.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Supervise the outsourced security service
    provider
  • Ensuring the protection of UEGCL property and
    assets
  • In charge of creating a safe and comfortable
    working environment for employees and visitors
  • Responding to Emergency situations as they
    arise
  • Accurately reporting all incidents to senior
    managers
  • Responsible for preventing and detecting
    offences on site
  • Carrying out searches or personnel, vehicles
    and bags etc.
  • In charge of monitoring and operating CCTV
    cameras and other recording systems
  • Carrying out investigations into reports of
    offences
  • Work closely with the emergency services,
    police, ambulance and fire service to resolve issues and maintain security
    and service.
  • Prepare and submit written reports on
    security issues in UEGCL
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a degree in any
    field
  • Certificate in a Security related area.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in
    similar organisations, police or any security firm of high reputation.
  • Good observation skills
  • Fully aware of arrest and restraint
    techniques.
  • Aware of Health and safety Issues
  • Skilled in dealing with people politely but
    in a firm manner
  • Computer literate, able to use MS Office and
    also visitor management systems.
  • Possess a professional approach to all
    routine tasks.
  • Previous experience of monitoring and
    controlling security equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all
    levels.
  • Competencies: Risk Assessments, Resuscitation
    Training, Frist aid certificate and Security conscious.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with
copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs indicating two referees and
their full addresses to:
Chief
Executive Officer,
Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
Victoria
Office Park,
Plot
6-9 Okot Close Bukoto, Old Kiira Road,
P.O.
Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 8th July 2016 by 5.00 p.m.

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