Civilian Officer
Civilian Officer
As a Civilian Officer, you will be deployed to various units and will work alongside uniform officers in various frontline rehabilitation, planning or corporate support roles towards the common goal of keeping Singapore safe and secure through transforming the lives of offenders and their families.
Extended Management Executive Scheme (E-MXS)
As an executive appointed under the Extended Management Executive Scheme (E-MXS), you perform administrative support roles alongside uniform and civilian colleagues in one of the functional areas of Operations, Rehabilitation Management and Services, Technology, Corporate Services, Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning.
Eligibility Requirements
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Relevant qualification and working experience will be an advantage
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A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
Starting Salary
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$1,801 - $2,660*
* Indicative starting monthly salary for fresh graduates with the completion of full-time National Service, where applicable. Additional increments may be granted for relevant work experience.
Benefits
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Annual vacation leave 18 - 21 days
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Annual medical leave of 14 days or 60 days with hospitalisation
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Annual bonus and performance bonus
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Medical and dental subsidies
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Sponsorship for continuous education
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Staff welfare benefits
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Use of government holiday chalets
Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE)
The Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE) undertake the middle and senior
management civilian positions in SPS. You will do meaningful work alongside
uniform and specialist colleagues across functional areas such as Strategic
Planning, Operations, Correctional Rehabilitation Planning and Services,
Community Corrections, Technology, Human Resources, Corporate Services
and Corporate Communications.
As a HASE officer, you will also be able to undergo regular postings to
Ministry of Home Affairs and other Home Team agencies to gain exposure
and develop a range of transferable skills and knowledge.
If you have qualifications and/or experience in psychology, social work
or counselling, you may apply for the Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist
(CRS) position. As a CRS, your roles include the design, formulation, and
delivery of rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for inmates in
the prisons or undergoing supervision in the community. You will be provided
with specialist training so that you can grow in your skills and competencies
as a specialist in the field of corrections.
Eligibility Requirements
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Relevant qualification and working experience will be an advantage
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Good organisational and management skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Candidates with knowledge and/or experience in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling may apply for Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS) position. The roles for CRS comprise the design, formulation, and delivery of rehabilitation programmes for inmates.
Starting Salary
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$3,750 - $4,743*
* Indicative starting monthly salary for fresh graduates with the completion of full-time National Service, where applicable. Additional increments may be granted for relevant work experience.
Benefits
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Annual vacation leave 18 - 21 days
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Annual medical leave of 14 days or 60 days with hospitalisation
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Annual bonus and performance bonus
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Medical and dental subsidies
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Sponsorship for continuous education
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Staff welfare benefits
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Use of government holiday chalets
Home Team Specialist Scheme (HTSS) – Psychologist
The Home Team Specialist Scheme (Psychologist) develops a core group of specialists with deep expertise in corrections and rehabilitation. As a psychologist in the Singapore Prison Service (SPS), you will apply psychological science to support offender rehabilitation, strengthen staff well-being, and contribute to a safer Singapore.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will partner uniformed officers and specialist colleagues to assess offenders, design and deliver evidence-based interventions, and contribute to policies and programmes that enhance rehabilitation outcomes and reduce reoffending.
Your areas of work may include:
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Conducting psychological, risk and pre-sentencing assessments to inform offender management and rehabilitation planning
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Providing offender profiling and psychological consultation to support case management and operational decision-making
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Developing, delivering and evaluating psychology-based treatment and rehabilitation programmes
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Conducting research and evaluations to strengthen evidence-based policies and practices
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Supporting the mental health, well-being and resilience of SPS staff through psychological expertise and interventions
As a Home Team Specialist, you will also have opportunities to undertake developmental postings within the Ministry of Home Affairs and across Home Team agencies. These experiences will broaden your perspectives, deepen your professional expertise, and equip you with transferable skills to contribute across diverse operational and policy domains.
Eligibility Requirements
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Possess relevant qualifications and/or experience in Psychology
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Good organisational and management skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
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Annual vacation leave 18 - 21 days
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Annual medical leave of 14 days or 60 days with hospitalisation
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Annual bonus and performance bonus
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Medical and dental subsidies
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Sponsorship for continuous education
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Staff welfare benefits
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Use of government holiday chalets
This role is part of MHA’s Civilian Generalist career track. Learn more: Civilian Specialist Careers. Job openings will be posted on Careers@Gov.