- Police Officer
- The Protectors
- Career Roadmap
- Direct-Entry Inspector
- Direct-Entry Sergeant
- Scholarships and Awards
- Civilian Officer
- General Information
- Home Affairs Senior Executive
- Extended Management Executive Officer
- Language Executive Scheme
- Commercial Affairs Officer
- Home Team Specialist Scheme
- Technical Support Officer
- Volunteer Schemes
- Community Watch Scheme
- Episodic Volunteering Programme
- SPF Boards and Councils
- Volunteer Special Constabulary
- Volunteer Special Constabulary Community
- Victim Care Cadre Programme
- National Police Cadet Corps Inspectors and Honorary Officers
- Citizens on Patrol
If you desire a higher calling, look no further. As a police officer, you are looked upon as the protector of the peace, and your leadership qualities will contribute to the cohesiveness of our Police Force. Join us and embark on a career like no other.
TRAINING
Your career will begin with a 9-month residential training programme. You will undergo a well-structured curriculum that includes police defence tactics, physical training, lessons in criminal law, as well as leadership development.
You will also undergo criminal investigation lessons and further leadership training, which includes an overseas segment.
FOUNDATIONAL POSTINGS
Look forward to regular rotations that give you a chance to explore various functional areas of the Force. Your career will follow a well-structured track that grooms you for future command appointments.
- Frontline Policing: As a Ground Response Force Officer, partner the community in our fight against crime.
- Investigation: As an Investigation Officer, solve a full spectrum of crimes – Establish the truth and set wrongs right.
- Command: As a Team Leader, lead a group of purpose-driven officers to achieve the SPF Vision – to make Singapore the safest place in the world.
- Staff: As a Staff Officer, plan and implement policies to support frontline operations and develop the Force’s long-term capabilities.
STARTING SALARY
$4,996 - $5,904
*Starting salary will vary according to assessment of academic qualifications, relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service.
SIGN-ON BONUS
Direct-Entry Inspectors will receive a Sign-On Bonus of $20,000 upon appointment.
INVEST RETIREMENT PACKAGE
As a uniformed officer, you will also be eligible for retirement benefits under the INVEST Scheme. A contribution equivalent to 13.25% of your gross salary will be credited monthly into your retirement account, starting from your first year in service and will cease when you reach 55 years old. The monies are invested to earn investment returns. Upon retirement, you can withdraw the full sum in your account.
STRATEGIC PAYMENT SCHEME
New officers can look forward to cash payouts of 3 months (ASP and below) quantum upon reaching their 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 20th, and 25th year in service.
POLICE (INVEST) PAYMENT
In recognition of the challenging nature of Police work, you will also receive an annual cash payment, where the quantum of payment ranges from 0.75 month to 1.5 month, as you advance up the ranks.