Job Title: Senior Security Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to Finance and Administration Manager the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;
- Develop, and continuously monitor security standards policies, procedures and other guidelines for the general security requirements of the bureau in line with UNBS policies and procedures.
- Plan and coordinate security activities to safeguard Bureau assets, employees and guests.
- Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security, staff safety, or asset protection.
- Control access to UNBS facilities, manage opening and closing of office premises and implement an effective control of keys and security equipment
- Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches
- Provide periodic security briefings to staff to create general security alertness
- Work hand in hand with the Reception to ensure that the existing security measures to control the movement of visitors are implemented and adhered to at all times.
- Ensure that the alarm systems, security lights and all firefighting equipment are in good working condition and well serviced at all time to cater for any emergencies.
- Oversee the daily management of parking and control of vehicle traffic at the Bureau premises.
- Provide support in an emergency or evacuation situation in a calm and professional manner.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual security reports to Management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours Degree from a recognized University/Institution
- Five (5) years’ experience in security related work in a busy Government or business setting.
- Specialized training in either Public Safety and Security Management or Organizational Security and Management from a recognized University/Institution;
- Must be Computer Literate with skills in MS word, Excel, and Internet Applications
- Age: Not more than 30 years
- The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism, Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills and needs to be a team player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.
How to Apply:
- Follow the Link, Click Here
- Use your Email Address for Registration
- Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
- Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
- Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
- No Hand Delivered Applications will be received
Please Note
- Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
- UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
- Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
Deadline: 30th November 2025
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60