U niversity of Saint Joseph Mbarara (USJM) invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and motivated individuals for various academic, administrative, technical and support staff positions. The available opportunities span different areas of the University, including teaching and research, student affairs, human resource management, academic administration, library services, ICT, estates and facilities, sports, health, records and examinations, and security.

Responsibilities

The Security Guard will be responsible for protecting the University's staff, students, visitors, buildings, equipment, and other property by maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment across the University premises.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• At least a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.
• Training in security, guarding, military, police, or related fields will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience working as a security guard in an institution, university, school, company, hospital, or other organization is desirable.
• Ability to read and write simple reports and maintain security records.
• Basic knowledge of security procedures, emergency response, and access control.
• Good physical and mental fitness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Integrity and trustworthiness.
• Vigilance and alertness.
• Discipline and professionalism.
• Physical fitness and reliability.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Respect for authority and institutional regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to protecting people and property.

• Guarding and securing University premises, buildings, offices, residences, equipment, and other property.
• Controlling access and exit of staff, students, visitors, vehicles, and contractors in accordance with University security procedures.
• Checking identification documents, passes, and relevant authorization where necessary.
• Conducting regular patrols of assigned areas and reporting any suspicious activities, security threats, or unusual incidents.
• Monitoring entrances, gates, parking areas, and other designated security points.
• Preventing unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, damage to property, and other security-related incidents.
• Responding promptly to alarms, emergencies, disturbances, fire incidents, and other security situations.
• Maintaining accurate records in the security occurrence book, including incidents, visitors, vehicles, and other relevant information.
• Reporting security incidents immediately to the Security Supervisor or other designated authority.
• Assisting in emergency and evacuation procedures when required.
• Ensuring that University property leaving or entering the premises is properly authorized and recorded.
• Safeguarding confidential information obtained in the course of duty.
• Maintaining discipline, professionalism, courtesy, and good conduct while on duty.
• Working closely with other security personnel, University administrators, staff, students, and relevant authorities.
• Performing any other duties related to security as may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Integrity and trustworthiness.
• Vigilance and alertness.
• Discipline and professionalism.
• Physical fitness and reliability.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Respect for authority and institutional regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to protecting people and property.

• At least a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.
• Training in security, guarding, military, police, or related fields will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience working as a security guard in an institution, university, school, company, hospital, or other organization is desirable.
• Ability to read and write simple reports and maintain security records.
• Basic knowledge of security procedures, emergency response, and access control.
• Good physical and mental fitness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.