Civilian Officer

Singapore Prison Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A key public safety organization is seeking to hire a Civilian Officer. This position involves collaborating with uniform officers in multiple rehabilitation roles aimed at improving the lives of offenders and their families. Candidates are expected to have relevant qualifications, be team players, and possess strong communication skills. The role provides various benefits, including annual leave and performance bonuses, making it an attractive opportunity for those committed to public safety.

Benefits

Annual vacation leave 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

Staff welfare benefits

Use of government holiday chalets

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and working experience will be an advantage.
• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to various units alongside uniform officers in frontline rehabilitation.
• Work towards transforming the lives of offenders and their families.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

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

• Relevant qualification and working experience will be an advantage
• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

Starting Salary

• $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

• Annual vacation leave 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
• Staff welfare benefits
• 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

• Relevant qualification and working experience will be an advantage
• Good organisational and management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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

• $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

• Annual vacation leave 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
• Staff welfare benefits
• Use of government holiday chalets

Home Team Specialist Scheme (HTSS) – Psychologist

The Home Team Specialist Scheme (Psychologist) aims to develop a core group of specialists with expert knowledge and skills in the field of corrections. As a psychologist in the Singapore Prison Service, you will play a key role in the following functions:

• Development, delivery, and evaluation of psychological treatment programmes
• Offender profiling
• Pre-sentencing assessment
• Research and recidivism studies
• Mental health and resilience of staff

Starting Salary

• $4,294 - $5,244*

* 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.

Eligibility Requirements

• Possess knowledge and/or experience in Psychology
• Good organisational and management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Annual vacation leave 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
• Staff welfare benefits
• Use of government holiday chalets