Regulatory Officer (Security Industry Division) - SPF/ PRD
Company
Singapore Police Force
Location
Singapore
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Job Description
What The Role Is
Are you a meticulous worker with an eye for details Are you an independent worker with good analytical skills If so, we want you to be part of our team in the Police Regulatory Department (PRD).
The Regulatory Officer (RO) in the Police Regulatory Department (PRD) is gazette with the powers to make important decisions on licences and is responsible for ensuring that regulatory decisions align with legal requirements. In evaluating licence applications, the RO must balance stakeholder expectations and concerns against the broader socio-political context and potential business impacts. As RO, he also leads in monitoring his team's key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring that KPIs are attained.
PRD contributes to the SPF's mission of preventing, deterring, and detecting crime by overseeing various sectors through its licensing frameworks, recognizing the critical link between robust licensing and maintaining public safety and order. As an RO in the security industry regime, you play an active and essential part in advancing this mission.
You will be placed under the Management Executive Scheme.
What You Will Be Working On
As a RO, you are responsible for evaluating and approving licences within the security industry, ensuring all applications are processed within the designated service delivery timeframe. Your role involves making well-reasoned recommendations and decisions in line with the stipulated guidelines. This covers licences for security officers, security agencies, private investigators, and private investigation firms. You will be pivotal in determining whether applicants meet the necessary criteria for licence approval.
You are also responsible for deciding on licence applications in line with the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You also initiate amendments to SOPs where required. Additionally, you will manage enquiries from the licensees and the general public via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
You will be rostered for PRD counter duties for a minimum of two working days each calendar month, to address enquiries and coordinate appointments from walk-in members of public. As an appointed collector of public monies, you will also handle payments made over the counter.
What We Are Looking For
Requirement
• Field of studies in any discipline, ideally with relevant work experience
• Strong command of both written and spoken English
• Competent in IT applications, particularly Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professional in handling queries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Responsible, disciplined, and collaborative in a team setting
• Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks after the closing date for applications.
Are you a meticulous worker with an eye for details Are you an independent worker with good analytical skills If so, we want you to be part of our team in the Police Regulatory Department (PRD).
The Regulatory Officer (RO) in the Police Regulatory Department (PRD) is gazette with the powers to make important decisions on licences and is responsible for ensuring that regulatory decisions align with legal requirements. In evaluating licence applications, the RO must balance stakeholder expectations and concerns against the broader socio-political context and potential business impacts. As RO, he also leads in monitoring his team's key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring that KPIs are attained.
PRD contributes to the SPF's mission of preventing, deterring, and detecting crime by overseeing various sectors through its licensing frameworks, recognizing the critical link between robust licensing and maintaining public safety and order. As an RO in the security industry regime, you play an active and essential part in advancing this mission.
You will be placed under the Management Executive Scheme.
What You Will Be Working On
As a RO, you are responsible for evaluating and approving licences within the security industry, ensuring all applications are processed within the designated service delivery timeframe. Your role involves making well-reasoned recommendations and decisions in line with the stipulated guidelines. This covers licences for security officers, security agencies, private investigators, and private investigation firms. You will be pivotal in determining whether applicants meet the necessary criteria for licence approval.
You are also responsible for deciding on licence applications in line with the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You also initiate amendments to SOPs where required. Additionally, you will manage enquiries from the licensees and the general public via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
You will be rostered for PRD counter duties for a minimum of two working days each calendar month, to address enquiries and coordinate appointments from walk-in members of public. As an appointed collector of public monies, you will also handle payments made over the counter.
What We Are Looking For
Requirement
• Field of studies in any discipline, ideally with relevant work experience
• Strong command of both written and spoken English
• Competent in IT applications, particularly Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professional in handling queries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Responsible, disciplined, and collaborative in a team setting
• Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks after the closing date for applications.
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What is the minimum monthly wage for cleaning staff under the Progressive Wage Model in Singapore from January 2026?
The Ministry of Manpower sets the Progressive Wage Model minimum at SGD 1,650 per month for general cleaners and SGD 1,850 per month for those handling specialised cleaning as of 1 January 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 44 hours per week. Employers must also provide at least SGD 150 in training allowance annually.
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Foreign workers must hold a valid Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Manpower with a monthly levy of SGD 450 for non-Malaysian cleaners and SGD 300 for Malaysian cleaners from January 2026. The permit is valid for up to two years and requires a security bond of SGD 5,000. Employers must ensure the worker passes a medical examination within two weeks of arrival.
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No minimum educational qualification is required for cleaning staff roles according to the Ministry of Manpower guidelines updated for 2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for Work Permit holders and pass a basic medical check confirming fitness for physical work. Prior experience is not mandatory but certified training in cleaning safety adds preference in hiring.
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