Botswana Prison Service Recruitment

Learn how to apply for a position with the Botswana Prison Service Recruitment and BPS recruiting, and look at the necessary qualifications, such as salary scale and other benefits.

Botswana Prison Service is pleased to invite applications from suitable candidates for the position of  Warder/Wardress. The Position is tenable in various Botswana Prison Service establishments around the country. Also, learn more on Botswana Defence Force Online Application Form.

Primary Purpose of the Job

To provide safe custodial care and correction to offenders through effective rehabilitation and reintegration programs for the protection of the society

Benefit

• Free Housing
• Electricity and water subsidy
• Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%)
• Contributory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Staff (Government pays 15% and employee 5%).
• Prison Overtime allowance (20%).

Botswana Prison Service Recruitment Key Personal Attributes

• Self-discipline
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communication and Listening Skills
• Resilience and Personal integrity

Botswana Prison Service Recruitment Qualifications

Potential candidates should possess any of the following qualifications:

Degree Programmes

• Psychology, Social Work, Correctional Management, Security Management, Risk Management, Theology (Ordained Minister of Religion), Primary Education, Secondary Education, Project Management, Transport Management, General Logistics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Multimedia, Graphic Design, Archives and Records Management, Library, and Information Studies, Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Enterprise), Psychiatric Nursing, General Agriculture, Animal Science, Food Science and Technology, Network Security and Computer Forensics, Information Systems, and Data Management Mobile and Web Technologies, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Architectural Science, Networking and Telecommunications, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Information Systems (Business Information System), sound Engineering Computer Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Purchase and Supply Management

Salary Scale:

• C4 (97 440 / 111 924) per annum at entry
• C3 (116 112/ 138 756) per annum after completion of training
• Progression along Botswana prison Service Scheme of Service after confirmation

Leave:

• 25 Working days per annum

Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting an application for employment at the Botswana Prison Service, an applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be of Botswana Citizens
• Should be in possession of a valid National Identity Card (Omang)
• Aged between 18/29 years
• Physically and mentally fit
• Have no adverse criminal record
• Be of good character
• Have a minimum height of 1.6 meters for males and 1.55 meters for females
• Minimum body weight of 55kg for males and 45kg for females.
• Have a Body Weight Mass Index (BMI) of 18/25.
• Not pregnant at the time of recruitment and must not fall pregnant  throughout the duration of training
• Have no visible tattoos on their bodies when wearing a Prison uniform.

Diploma

• National Craft Certificate (NCC) in Heavy Plant Mechanic

Salary Scale

• B1 (81 420/97 248) per annum at entry
• C4 (97 440/ 11 924) per annum after completion of training
• C3 (116 112/138 756) per annum after probation

Leave

• 25 Working days per annum

Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting an application for employment at the Botswana Prison Service, an applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be Botswana citizens
• Should be in possession of a valid National Identity Card (Omang)
• Aged between 18/29 years
• Physical and mentally fit
• Have no adverse criminal record
• Be of good character
• Have a minimum height of 1.6 meters for males and 1.55 meters for female
• Minimum body weight of 55kg for males and 45kg for female
• Have a Body weight Mass Index (BMI) of 18/25
• Not pregnant at the time of recruitment and not falling pregnant throughout the duration of training
• Have no visible tattoos on their bodies when wearing a Prison uniform.

BGCSE or Equivalent

• A minimum of 34 points with credit in English and Mathematics

Salary Scale:

• B1 (81 420/97 248) per annum at entry
• C4 (97 440/111 924) per annum after completion of training
• C3 (116 112/138 756) per annum after probation

Leave

• 25 Working days per annum

Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting an application for employment at the Botswana Prison Service, an applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be Botswana citizens
• Should be in possession of a valid National Identity Card (Omang)
• Aged between 18/22 and record
• Physically and Mentally fit
• Have no adverse criminal records
• Be a good character
• Have a minimum height of 1.6 meters for males and 1.55 meters for female
• Minimum body weight of 55kg for males and 45kg for females
• Have a Body weight Mass Index (BMI) of 18/25
• Not pregnant at the time of recruitment and must not fall pregnant throughout the duration of training
• Have no visible tattoos on their bodies when wearing a Prison uniform.

Procedures for Application

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number, Position Title in their application and provide the following details;

1. Full names, addresses, places, and dates of birth
2. Certified true copies of Education Certificates and Transcripts
3. At least three certified copies of References
4. Certified true copies of National Identity Card (Omang)
5. Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae
6. Certified copies of registration with relevant bodies (except BGCSE)

Training

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a twelve months initial Prison Officers Course.

Probation Period

• To serve two years probation period

Terms & Conditions

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a selection process, which includes;

• A comprehensive medical examination in accordance with the Botswana Prison Service medical standards
• A comprehensive physical fitness assessment
• Security vetting
• Aptitudes test (written and oral interviews)

Submission of Application

Applicants should be addressed to the nearest Botswana Prison Service facility as follows:

Commander:

• Division South Office
• Private Bag X09
• GABORONE

Officer in Charge:

• Machaneng Prison
• P.O. Box 4
• MACHANENG

Officer in Change:

• Boro Prison
• P. O. Box 107
• BORO

Officer in Charge:

• Selibe Phikwe Prison
• P. O. Box 6
• SELIBE PHIKWE

Officer in Charge:

• Kanye Prison
• P. O. Box 165
• KENYA

Officer in Charge:

• Tsabong Prison
• P. O. Box 20
• TSABONG

Commander:

• Division North Office
• Private Bag F472
• FRANCISTOWN

Officer in Charge:

• Serowe Prison
• P. O. Box 176
• BORO

Officer in Charge:

• Lobatse Prison
• P. O. Box 107
• LOBATSE

Officer in Charge:

• Molepolole Prison
• P. O. Box 920
• MOLEPOLOLE

Officer in Charge:

• Gantsi Prison
• P. O. Box 43
• GANTSI

Officer in Charge:

• Mahalapye Prison
• Private Bag 25
• MAHALAPYE

Officer in Charge:

• Letlhakana Prison
• P. O. Box 195
• LETLHAKANE

Officer in Charge:

• Maun Prison
• P. O. Box 194
• MAUN

Officer in Charge:

• Mochudii Prison
• P. O. Box 485
• MOCHUDI

Officer in Charger:

• Mossupa Prison
• Private Bag 10
• MOSHUPA

Officer in Charge:

• Tshane Prison
• P. O. Box 360
• TSHANE

How to Apply

Candidates should only apply for one qualification. Applications for different qualifications should be marked on the envelope as below:

1. “RECRUITMENT (DEGREE) 2024” for Degree
2. “RECRUITMENT (DIPLOMA) 2024” for Diploma
3. “RECRUITMENT (BGCSE) 2024” for BGCSE

Hand-delivered to the above addresses.

NB: Only successful candidates will be shortlisted for selection and published in the Daily News, Botswana Prison Service page, and flatprofile.com.