Intelligence Psychologist

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) is seeking an intelligence psychologist to conduct psychological assessments, provide counselling, and develop rehabilitation programmes for staff involved in national security roles.

The role includes conducting research with direct application to security-related studies and managing all study phases from concept to data collection and reporting. Training delivery for staff development is also required.

Qualifications

• Analytical reasoning and data synthesis are essential.
• Strong writing and reporting skills required.
• Ability to design and deliver training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments.
• Provide counselling and rehabilitation programmes.
• Develop and review rehabilitation programmes for staff.
• Lead research studies with direct application to security-related fields.
• Manage all aspects of research from concept to data collection and reporting.
• Deliver staff development training.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Data synthesis

Research reporting

Training programme design

Written communication

Team player

Statistical knowledge

Rehabilitation management

Forensic mindset

Job description

What the role is:

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

What you will be working on:

As an intelligence psychologist, your primary responsibilities include the following:

• Conducting psychological assessments
• Providing psychological and supportive counselling
• Developing, implementing and reviewing rehabilitation programmes
• Developing and undertaking research studies of direct application to the field of security-related studies
• Managing all aspects of a research study from conceptualisation to data collection and report writing
• Delivering training programmes for staff development

What we are looking for:

• Analytical reasoning, data synthesis and analysis
• Applicants with no experience may apply
• Interest in rehabilitation management and working in a forensic setting
• Strong writing skills - competent in writing good quality research reports
• Strong analytical skills - able to process information and analyse data patterns and derive conclusions based on sound reasoning
• Able to design and deliver training programmes
• Good communication skills (both spoken and written), presentation skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Knowledge of statistical methods would be advantageous
• Only Singaporeans need apply

We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore’s internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability, and sovereignty.