Senior Prison Officer

Singapore Prison Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Prison Service is seeking a Senior Prison Officer to lead teams in facilitating the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. This role combines leadership, operational management, and innovative strategies to maintain secure custody and enforce regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in any discipline and be medically fit. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on society while guiding a dedicated team. Join us and help build a safer future.

Qualifications

• Medically and physically fit (For Males: PES B1 and above; at least a Pass in IPPT).
• Normal colour vision.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of officers supporting offenders in their reintegration.
• Manage daily operations and ensure safe custody of offenders.
• Enforce regulations and maintain order within the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

What The Role Is

A career that challenges you to grow as an individual, a leader, and above all, the ability to transform lives. The Singapore Prison Service 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 Senior Prison Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of corrections in Singapore. Your leadership will be central to guiding a team of officers, as you work together to support offenders on their journey towards reintegration. In this role, you will be more than just a custodian—you’ll be a leader, strategist, and innovator. You’ll manage the daily operations essential to maintaining the safe and secure custody of offenders, ensuring that all procedures and protocols are adhered to with precision and care. Your responsibilities will also extend to enforcing regulations and maintaining order within the facility.

Beyond these core duties, you will have the opportunity to delve into the broader departments that drive our prison’s operations and corrections work. You’ll gain exposure to policy development, contributing to projects that shape the future of corrections. You will be able to collaborate with community partners and other stakeholders, playing a key role in initiatives that strengthen our rehabilitation efforts and enhance our overall mission. This role is dynamic and multifaceted, offering a unique blend of leadership, operational management, rehabilitation and reintegration work.

What We Are Looking For

• A Degree in any discipline
• Medically and physically fit (For Males: PES B1 and above; at least a “Pass” in IPPT in latest year)
• Normal colour vision

For more information about the career as a Prison Officer, please visit our website at https://www.sps.gov.sg/career/prison-officer.