Prison Officer (Work-Study Diploma)

MHA - Singapore Prison Service (SPS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA - Singapore Prison Service (SPS) invites applications for the Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) programme, a 2.5-year combined study and paid apprenticeship at ITE College Central. You will work four days a week at the prison while studying one day weekly, receiving the full salary and benefits throughout.

As a Prison Officer, you will help maintain security, support rehabilitation programmes, and interact with offenders to guide their reintegration.

Qualifications

• ITE graduates with Nitec GPA ≥ 2.0 or Higher Nitec.
• Physically fit, suitable for uniformed service; PES B1+ (males) and IPPT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security by following all rules and regulations.
• Conduct routine checks and manage entry/exit points.
• Monitor surveillance systems and respond to incidents.
• Support rehabilitation programmes and services for offenders.

Skills

ITE graduate

Nitec GPA 2.0+

Higher Nitec

IPPT

PES B1+

Education

Nitec

Higher Nitec

Job description

What the role is:

Build your career through the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) programme. This comprehensive 2.5-year Diploma in Security Operations at ITE College Central runs concurrently with your employment, ensuring you receive your complete salary package and benefits whilst studying. Upon graduation, you will have opportunities for progression within the service. 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.This is a career that challenges you to grow as an individual, a leader, and above all, the ability to transform lives. SPS offers a unique opportunity to rise above the ordinary and make a profound impact on society.At Singapore Prison Service, we play a vital role in safeguarding our nation by ensuring the safe and secure custody of offenders. But our mission goes far beyond just that. We are the driving force behind the rehabilitation and reintegration of those in our care, helping them build their positive identity and successfully navigate the society after their release.This is not just a job; it’s a calling. As part of our dynamic team of uniformed and civilian officers, you will be at the forefront of real-life challenges that test your resolve, hone your leadership skills, and make every day an opportunity to inspire change.Within these walls are stories of hope and opportunities for change to happen. This change could happen because of you. Join us and be a Captain of Lives. Together, we can build a safer, brighter future for all.

What you will be working on:

As a Prison Officer, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our prisons. You will be responsible for maintaining security by ensuring that all rules and regulations are strictly followed. This includes conducting routine checks, managing entry and exit points, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding swiftly to any incidents or emergencies.You will actively interact with offenders, addressing their concerns and supporting their access to rehabilitation programmes and services. Your presence will be critical in fostering a secure and purposeful environment, where order and discipline are upheld.

What we are looking for:

• ITE graduates with either- Nitec with minimum GPA of 2.0, or- Higher Nitec qualification
• Medically & physically fit- For Male applicants: PES B1 and above, and able to pass ‘IPPT’- For Female applicants: Able to pass ‘IPPT’

About MHA - Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

The Singapore Prison Service protects society through the safe and secure custody of offenders. We take the lead in providing guidance to offenders under our charge and assist them in their reintegration upon their release. We cooperate with our partners in aftercare and prevention, working with them to rehabilitate, renew, and restart the lives of offenders so they can become productive members of society. As Captains of Lives, our team of uniformed officers and civilian staff work together to inspire everyone at every chance towards a society without reoffending.