Job Title: Security Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-FA-02-43
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Protect people, property, and company assets by patrolling, monitoring, and enforcing security measure
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly patrol premises and monitor entrances and exits to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the safety of people and property.
- Check identification, verify credentials, and manage the Company’s entry points to prevent unauthorized access.
- Maintain accurate incident reports, documenting incidents, observations, and security breaches that may have occurred at the Company premises.
- Enforce UNMC safety and security policies, rules, and regulations.
- Recognize suspicious behavior and respond to potential threats or security breaches.
- Operate security equipment, such as surveillance cameras, and metal detectors.
- Liaise with government security agencies and provide security advice.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in any discipline from a recognised University.
- Training in Voluntary principles on security and human rights is an added advantage
- Certification in Security Management by an internationally recognized security
- institution will be an added advantage
- Possession of relevant certification in health and safety will be an added advantage
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in security (Private Security Company, Army or Police)
- Experience in security operations in the mineral sector or in a busy manufacturing or construction setting is an added advantage
- Experience in remote site operations is an added advantage
- Age: 25-35 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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