Prison Officer

Singapore Prison Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Prison Officer to ensure inmate safety and assist in their rehabilitation. This role offers a clear career progression path and comprehensive training, with benefits including a sign-on bonus and generous leave entitlements. Candidates must have relevant diplomas and be medically fit.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $30,000

Annual leave of 18 – 21 days

Medical and dental subsidies

Sponsorship for continuous education

Group insurance

Annual bonus and performance bonus

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a relevant diploma or qualification.
• Medically and physically fit status is required.
• Normal colour vision is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe custody of inmates as a Correctional Unit Officer.
• Facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
• Participate in a 30-week training course.

Skills

Medically and physically fit

Normal colour vision

Education

Diploma from local polytechnics, GCE ‘A’ Level, or five GCE ‘O’ Level passes

Five GCE 'O' Level passes

Job description

Prison Officer

Unlock your potential and shape the future of corrections. As a leader in corrections, you play a pivotal role in transforming lives and safeguarding our society. Ours is a job that calls for nerves of steel, but a lot of heart. Embrace a supportive environment that fosters dynamic career development, where your personal growth intertwines seamlessly with your passion and values. Join us in this meaningful journey.

Eligibility Requirements

• Diploma (from 5 local polytechnics / National Institute of Early Childhood Development / LASALLE College of the Arts / Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts), General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘A’ Level, five GCE ‘O’ Level passes, Higher Nitec or Nitec
• Medically and physically fit (Male : PES B1 and above; at least a pass in IPPT in latest year)
• Normal colour vision

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary

Educational Qualification

Starting Monthly Salary

• Diploma (5 local polytechnics / LASALLE / NAFA), GCE ‘A’ Level, IB Diploma, NUS High School Diploma: $2,801 - $3,339++
• Higher Nitec / Nitec / GCE ‘O’ Level: $2,250 - $2,604++

• 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 56 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‑month’s quantum of your gross salary (ASP and below) or 2.5 months quantum of your gross salary (DSP and above) upon reaching your 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 20th, and 25th year in service.

Training

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 and Upgrading Opportunities

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.

Read about Chi Yiong’s career journey as a Captain of Lives !