Prison Officer

Our recruitment process takes approximately four months from the date of application, and includes a Selection Assessment, Panel Interview, and medical screening. After submitting your application, you can expect to hear from us within two to four weeks.

*Indicative starting salary for fresh graduates with the completion of full-time National Service, where applicable.

++Additional increments may be granted for relevant work experience.

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus

Newly appointed Prison Officers may receive a sign-on bonus of $30,000 (given in two tranches of $12,000 upon appointment and $18,000 upon confirmation of service respectively).*

*The sign-on bonus is subjected to further eligibility criteria.

Benefits

• Annual vacation leave of 18 - 21 days 

• Annual medical leave of 14 days or 60 days with hospitalisation

• Annual bonus and performance bonus 

• Medical and dental subsidies

• Sponsorship for continuous education 

• Group insurance

• Staff welfare benefits

• Use of government holiday chalets 

INVEST Retirement Benefits

A contribution equivalent to 7.75% of your gross salary will be credited monthly into your retirement account, starting from your 5th year in service and will cease when you reach 57 years old. The monies are invested to earn investment returns. Upon retirement, you can withdraw the full sum in your account.

Strategic Payment Scheme

You can look forward to cash payouts of 3-months quantum of your gross salary (ASP and below) or 2.5 months quantum of your gross salary (DSP and above) upon reaching your 3^rd, 6^th, 9^th, 12^th, 15^th, 20^th, and 25^th year in service.

As a new entrant officer, you will be required to undergo a 30-week Prison Officer Course which comprises a residential phase at the Home Team Academy and on-the-job training at one of the prison institutions. The course will equip you with the relevant knowledge and skills to perform your duties. All new Captains of Lives are required to serve a two-year bond after graduating from the course.
 
You will also undergo regular in-service training, relevant functional training and courses, and milestone leadership development programs for your professional growth as you advance in your career in corrections.

Career Development

Under the HUS (Home Affairs Uniform Services) unified scheme, you can look forward to seamless and faster career progression up the ranks even without a degree, based on performance and potential.

Foundational Posting

After graduating from the Prison Officer course, you will be deployed as a Correctional Unit Officer (CUO) in one of the prison institutions. As a CUO, you will be part of a like-minded and highly skilled team that ensures the safe and secure custody of inmates. You will also facilitate the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates and ex-offenders. Through purposeful interactions, you will motivate and guide offenders towards a life without reoffending.

Developmental Posting

Under SPS structured career development framework, you may be deployed to other frontline operational work. Depending on suitability, you may also be posted to other functional areas such as Operations, Community Corrections, Intelligence, Investigation, Rehabilitation Services and Management, Technology, Training, Corporate Services, External Operations, Prison Emergency Action Response etc. Regular job rotation will provide you with the exposure and developmental opportunities to grow as a leader in corrections.

Upgrading Opportunities

SPS supports the professional and personal growth of our Captains of Lives through various upgrading and developmental schemes.

• MHA Degree Scholarship for full time Degree studies*

• MHA Sponsorship/MHA Study Award for part-time studies*

• Professional Development Leave (up to 10 weeks paid leave) *

• Learning & Development Subsidy Scheme ($700 per annum)

• Enhanced Learning & Development Subsidy Scheme ($10,000 in the last five years prior to retirement)

* All permanent and confirmed officers are eligible to apply, subject to the criteria and approval.

SPS offers diploma sponsorships to highly motivated individuals passionate about shaping the future of corrections. Candidates have the opportunity to pursue a sponsored Diploma while employed full-time with SPS.

Programme Overview

This comprehensive 2.5-years Diploma in Security Operations at ITE Central College runs concurrently with your employment, ensuring you receive your complete salary package and benefits whilst studying. The programme requires one day of study per week at the college whilst you work four days per week at the prison institution, enabling you to simultaneously develop practical experience and academic qualifications. Upon graduation, you will have opportunities for career progression within the service.

Eligibility Criteria

• NITEC with minimum GPA of 2.0, or Higher NITEC qualification

• Medically and physically fit (For Men: PES B1 and above, or not exempted from IPPT in revised Medical Classification System)