Location: Nkokonjeru, Mukono District

Reports To: Compound Facility Manager

Type: Full Time (5 days per week) - Short-term contract of two months

Purpose 

The position of Security Guard is of significant importance and responsibility. The Security Guard has a special role in helping to create a safe and inviting atmosphere on the compound.

Working under the direction of the Compound Facility Manager, the Security Guard is required to play a key role in the protection of people and assets on the compound, as well as maintaining the grounds to a high standard on a day-to-day basis. 

Overall Responsibilities 

• Watch over and protect the entire compound, FCW property, and all occupants of the compound.
• Act as gatekeeper and only allow approved persons onto the compound through one of the appropriate gates.
• Walk around the perimeter of the compound at least one time every hour to check for breaches of the wall.
• Maintain the yard, garden, walkways, driveways, exterior buildings and exterior of the house and keep them neat, clean and presentable.
• Assist in loading and unloading vehicles.
• Assist the Maintenance Worker and other staff with any outdoor tasks they need to do.
• Speak to and interact with all occupants of the compound in a friendly and kind manner.
• Report any suspicious activity to the supervisor immediately.
• Account for and maintain all equipment issued to you to assist in guarding and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain and update a logbook to document all activity on the compound and the required hourly patrols.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as needed and requested by the Compound Facility Manager and/or the Country Director.
• Follow FCW Policies and Procedures regarding access to the buildings and contact with the students.

Hours of work

Work hours will vary according to the program schedule, needs, and holidays; however, the female security guard will be expected to work a minimum of 5 days per week. This will occasionally include weekends and holidays as necessary for the program. 

Candidate specifications

• UCE certificate or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience