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Assistant Security and Investigations Officer

Category

General

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

8/4/2025
Closed

Employer / Company

Posta Uganda logo
Posta Uganda

Description (Public)

Job Opportunity: Assistant Security and Investigations Officer (1 Position)

Organization: Posta Uganda

Duty Station: GPO Kampala

Job Level: Six (06)

Reports To: Manager, Security and Investigations

Application Deadline: August 4, 2025

Main Purpose of the Job

The Assistant Security and Investigations Officer is responsible for maintaining organizational security through surveillance, audits, and investigations. The role involves identifying, preventing, and resolving cases related to theft, fraud, embezzlement, and other security threats. The officer will also support national security efforts in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Conduct and implement security audits and inspections to identify and seal off vulnerabilities that could lead to criminal activity.

  2. Assist in conducting surveillance to detect potential threats, fraud, sabotage, or malicious activities, and promptly report findings to the supervisor.

  3. Investigate incidents involving national security risks, including drugs, explosives, and chemicals, in coordination with the police and other intelligence agencies.

  4. Gather, update, and communicate security-related intelligence to support operational safety.

  5. Prepare regular security reports covering surveillance findings and broader national security observations.

  6. Assist in collecting and organizing evidence relevant to internal and external investigations.

  7. Support the Investigation Team in conducting interviews, obtaining search warrants, and executing related investigative duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Regular submission of security audit reports

  • Development and implementation of a comprehensive security plan

  • Timely and accurate surveillance reports

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma in Law, Business Administration, or Management from a recognized institution.

Experience

  • At least two (2) years of experience in a similar security or investigations role.

  • Additional training in special investigation techniques or general security is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

  • Critical thinking and decision-making

  • Strong report writing and documentation skills

  • Excellent analytical and investigative skills

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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