Uganda - Apply to Join the Police Force

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Procedure

Apply In-Person
The recruitment of officers and police staff is usually done directly by forces themselves.

1. A hand written application should be delivered in person to the recruitment centers on the dates mentioned in the advert depending on applicant area of origin.you can also visit this link for more information Link Uganda police force
   • The application should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources in police or The Inspector General of Police in various recruiting centres across the country.
2. A handwritten applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
   • photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates,
   • three (3) recent passport size photographs and
   • recommendation letters from LCI, LCIII and RDC (from the respective districts of recruitment)
3. All successful candidates are expected to sit for Interviews that include physical fitness, medical, written / aptitude and oral exercises are conducted on the same day of delivering the application.
4. Pick the application form from the director of Human Resources after hearing an advert from the local media and newspapers placed by The Inspector General of Police.
5. Before you start filling in the application form, it’s worth checking you meet the basic eligibility criteria.
   • Your personal details (like full name, date of birth and address)
   • Your education history and qualifications
   • Your employment history
   • Any convictions
   • Your financial situation and any business interests
   • Any tattoos you have
6. The application form often includes some competency and / or values-based questions - find out more about the police training school’s Competency & Values Framework.
7. Before joining, you will have to complete a medical and fitness test to make sure you've got the strength and endurance needed to be a police officer.
8. Next, you’ll undergo robust background and security checks, involving searches on national and local information databases
9. Once you’ve successfully completed all of the stages in the application process, you will now be in a position to report for further Training and the recruitment officers will give you all the details of everything you need to know about your potential training dates and next steps.
10. All successful candidates are expected to report at the Police Training School, Kabalye, Masindi, for the 12 months Initial Training Course.
11. After successful training course at kabalye Police Training School or masindi Police Training School for a full year you will now be allowed to Join Uganda Police force and you will be issued with all the necessary equipments including a New police Uniform.

Procedure

Apply In-Person
The recruitment of officers and police staff is usually done directly by forces themselves.

1. A hand written application should be delivered in person to the recruitment centers on the dates mentioned in the advert depending on applicant area of origin.you can also visit this link for more information Link Uganda police force
   • The application should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources in police or The Inspector General of Police in various recruiting centres across the country.
2. A handwritten applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
   • photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates,
   • three (3) recent passport size photographs and
   • recommendation letters from LCI, LCIII and RDC (from the respective districts of recruitment)
3. All successful candidates are expected to sit for Interviews that include physical fitness, medical, written / aptitude and oral exercises are conducted on the same day of delivering the application.
4. Pick the application form from the director of Human Resources after hearing an advert from the local media and newspapers placed by The Inspector General of Police.
5. Before you start filling in the application form, it’s worth checking you meet the basic eligibility criteria.
   • Your personal details (like full name, date of birth and address)
   • Your education history and qualifications
   • Your employment history
   • Any convictions
   • Your financial situation and any business interests
   • Any tattoos you have
6. The application form often includes some competency and / or values-based questions - find out more about the police training school’s Competency & Values Framework.
7. Before joining, you will have to complete a medical and fitness test to make sure you've got the strength and endurance needed to be a police officer.
8. Next, you’ll undergo robust background and security checks, involving searches on national and local information databases
9. Once you’ve successfully completed all of the stages in the application process, you will now be in a position to report for further Training and the recruitment officers will give you all the details of everything you need to know about your potential training dates and next steps.
10. All successful candidates are expected to report at the Police Training School, Kabalye, Masindi, for the 12 months Initial Training Course.
11. After successful training course at kabalye Police Training School or masindi Police Training School for a full year you will now be allowed to Join Uganda Police force and you will be issued with all the necessary equipments including a New police Uniform.

Office Locations & Contacts

Uganda Police Force - HEad Office ,
Physical address:Katalima Road, Naguru
Kampala
Postal address:P.O.Box 7055,
Kampala
Tele: (256) 414233814/ (256) 414250613
Emergency: 999/112
Fax: (256) 414255630
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

Uganda Police Forces will also have details of specific eligibility requirements. In general, you need to:

• The minimum age limit is 19 and the maximum limit must be 28.
• Be Ugandan citizens with a valid National ID (NIN).
• Must in be good health, including fitness and eyesight.
• Must have no criminal record
• Should be ready to undertake the requisite Twelve (12) months Police Basic Training Course.
• Must be physically fit.
• Should be ready to work for long hours and at times under difficult conditions.
• Should be ready to work in any part of the country.
• Possess good communication skills
• Must not be a former serving officer in any of the Forces.
• Qualification Requirement:

Required Education Level:

• Possess a Diploma from a recognized institution in any of the following field; Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Orthopedic Clinical Medicine, Public Health Dentistry, Environmental Health Science, Pharmacy and must be registered with the respective professional body; Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Air conditioning and Refrigeration, Forensic Science and any other Diploma with a bias in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
• The applicant should hold a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE Certificate) or its equivalent with at least two principal passes (those with equivalent qualifications, must obtain certification from UNEB). NB: Over qualified candidates should not apply.
• Six credits at UOCE with at least a credit in English and a pass in Mathematics.

Fees

• Free of charge

Validity

• The validity period is until retirement or dismissal from police.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Maximum Processing time 12 months

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Instructions

• Impersonation and presentation of any forged testimonials or any other forged documents shall lead to arrest and prosecution in courts of law.

Required Information

• Proof list of Registration done upon arrival
• Name of the applicant
• Date of birth
• Education background
• Family background
• Physical and postal address
• District location
• Parish Location
• Village
• Citizenship

Need for the Document

• The application gives the applicant an opportunity to be employed by the Ugandan government as police officer.

Information which might help

• The public should know that being a police officer is more than a career, it’s a calling. There is no higher calling than restoring Peace and Security in the communities.
• The Uganda Police Recruitment is conducted usually during the first quarter of the year (January – March) or the Last quarter of the Month (August -November).
• Whatever entry route you go through, there are a number of stages involved in the application process, so it’s good to be prepared and find out what’s involved.
• The route into policing enables you to receive practical on-the-job learning alongside academic theory and knowledge while earning a wage.
• You will be a police officer from your first day on the job.
• It normally takes one years and you are likely to need a ‘’A’’ level qualification to join with is 2 principle passes or equivalent.
• Assessment of academic and operational competence takes place throughout the programme.
• Successful achievement of the pre-join degree does not guarantee recruitment as a probationary police constable. Each police force sets out its own entry requirements, recruitment process and selection policy.
• Police is an equal opportunities employer and the process of recruitment is by rule and merit.
• Therefore, all applicants are warned against giving bribes or make attempts to influence the recruitment process, through the use of politicians, unscrupulous people, intermediary agents or police men. Any such persons found to be giving such false promises must be reported to the nearest Police Station, PSU, or other Anti-Corruption Agency for investigations.

The Role of police is to:-

• To enforce law and order.
• To protect life and property.
• To preserve law and order.
• To prevent and Detect Crime.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Inspector General of Police.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The following are the recruitment centres across the country:
PTS Kibuli (Kampala Centre): Candidates from Mityana, Jinja, Nakaseke, Nakapiripit, Gulu, Lira, Zombo, Hoima, Kabarole, Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale, Tororo, Mbale, Kaberamaido, Iganga, Bukwo and Sheem
PTS Kibuli (Kampala Centre): Candidates from Gomba, Luwero, Kamuli, Amudat, Apac, Nwoya, Nebbi, Kibaale, Kamwenge, Rakai, Isingiro, Kisoro, Kumi, Busia, Amuria, Kween, Mayuge and Bushenyi.
Mukono Recruitment Centre: Candidates from Nakasongola, Butambala, Moroto, Buyende, Amuru, Agago, Arua, Buliisa, Bundibugyo, Lyantonde, Ntungamo, Bukedea, Katakwi, Butaleja, Buhweju, Kapchorwa and Namayingo
Nagalama, Mukono Recruitment Centre: Candidates from Kayunga, Mpigi, Adjumani, Kaliro, Kotido, Otuke, Maracha, Masindi, Ntoroko, Lwengo, Ibanda, Kanungu, Manafwa, Budaka, Soroti, Mitooma, Bugiri and Butambuli
Entebbe Wakiso Recruitment Centre: Candidates from Buikwe, Kiboga, Luuka, Kaabong, Kitgum, Alebtong, Koboko, Kiryandongo, Kyenjojo, Kalangala, Kiruhura, Rukungiri, Bududa, Kibuku, Serere, Rubirizi, Sironko and Namutumba
Kakiri Wakiso Recruitment Centre: Candidates from Kyankwazi, Buvuma, Abim, Lamwo, Dokolo, Oyam, Yumbe, Kyegegwa, Sembabule, Bukomansimbi, Pallisa, Kasese and Ngora
Kiira Division Wakiso Recruitment Centre:Candidates from Kalungu, Mubende, Napak, Pader, Amolatar, Moyo and Kole.