KEY OUTPUTS:

(a) To enforce law and order.

(b) To protect life and property.

(c) To preserve law and order.

(d) To prevent and Detect Crime.

(e) Any other duties as assigned by the Inspector General of Police.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

You should note that the age bracket for recruitment has been increased from 20-25 to 20-28 years, for L/AIPs and from 18-22 to 18-25 years, for PPCs. The entry level for Learner AIPs still remains at Diploma level, while that for PPCs is UCE with at least 5 Credits, with a Credit in either English or Mathematics.

All interested applicants are advised to further read and satisfy themselves, with the minimum eligibility criteria, before they apply. As a reminder, all candidates must;

• Be Ugandan citizens with a valid National ID (NIN)
• 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.

All interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, should report to the Police Training School, Kampala for interviews on the said date. Online portal – www.upf.go.u

The applicants should;

• Register upon arrival
• Come with hand written applications accompanied by originals and photocopies of academic documents
• Possess an ID of the previous institution/school attended
• Possess three (3) recent Passport size photographs.
• Hand in recommendation letters from LC I, II and III and RDC from the districts of origin.

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL:

• 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 UCE with at least a credit in English and a pass in Mathematics.

NB: Possession of a valid driving permit will be an added advantage

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Uganda Police Recruitment Centers

All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their handwritten applications accompanied by 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) should be delivered in person to the recruitment centers on the following dates depending on your area of origin;

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

We would like to further reiterate that the police is an equal opportunities employer and the process of recruitment is by rule and merit.

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 our communities.

All successful candidates are expected to report at the Police Training School, Kabalye, Masindi, for the 12 months Initial Training Course

Contact the department of Police for more information:

CONTACT DETAILS:

Address:

Katalima Road, Naguru
Telephone: (256) 414233814/ (256) 414250613
Emergency: 999/112 Fax: (256) 414255630
Email: info@upf.go.ug