Important Reminder:
With effect from 15 Sep 2025, Work Pass Holders will be granted 5-year Security Officer's Licence. Work Pass Holders must possess a valid work pass in order to work in Singapore and working without a valid work pass is an offence under Section 5(2) of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.
To avoid delays in approval, please ensure that information and supporting documents submitted are complete, accurate, legible, current and relevant.
For renewal of security officer licence applications, please complete your Refresher Quiz before submitting your application.
An application/processing fee of $16 is required for all new and renewal of security officer licence applications. Incorrect/improper submissions will be rejected, and you may need to submit a new application along with application fee.
If you have declared any mental health condition in your application, please submit a doctor's memorandum dated no earlier than six months from your application date stating that you are fit to work as a security officer,
Who Needs a Security Officer Licence?
Section 14 of the Private Security Industry Act 2007 stipulates that a person needs a Security Officer licence to perform any of the following functions:
- patrolling or guarding another person’s property (including cash in transit) by physical means (which may involve the use of patrol dogs) or by electronic means;
- keeping the property (including cash in transit) of another person under surveillance, including for the purpose of preventing theft;
- acting as a bodyguard or bouncer;
- in respect of any public place or other premises and as part of your regular duties, perform any function of screening individuals seeking entry thereto;
- regulating traffic under the Road Traffic Act 1961.
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With reference to Para 5(a)* of the Private Security Industry (Exemptions) Order 2009 in respect of training courses, the person shall attend and be certified trained in the following two WSQ modules for security officers: 1) Handle Security Incidents and Services; and 2) Provide Guard and Patrol Services.
*Para 5 of the Private Security Industry (Exemptions) Order 2009 states: Exempt security officers at construction workplaces 5.Section 14 of the Act shall not apply to any person who carries out for reward, or who advertises, or in any way holds out, that the person carries out or is willing to carry out for reward, any function of a security officer at a construction workplace if the person — (a) has attended and successfully completed such courses of training relating to the security of premises as the licensing officer may require from time to time; and (b) declares in writing to his employer stating every offence (if any) that he has been convicted of in the preceding one year prior to his employment as a security officer. |
1.1 Types of Applications
| Types of Application | Validity | Fees |
| New Security Officer Licence |
5 Years for Singaporeans, PR and Work Pass Holders | $16 |
| Renewal of Security Officer Licence |
5 Years for Singaporeans, PR and Work Pass Holders | $16 |
| Amendment of Security Officer Licence |
N/A | N/A |
| Cancellation of Security Officer Licence |
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| Withdrawal of Security Officer Licence Application |
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Important Reminder: With effect from 15 Sep 2025, Work Pass Holders will be granted 5-year Security Officer's Licence. Work Pass Holders must possess a valid work pass in order to work in Singapore and working without a valid work pass is an offence under Section 5(2) of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990. To avoid delays in approval, please ensure that information and supporting documents submitted are complete, accurate, legible, current and relevant. For renewal of security officer licence applications, please complete your Refresher Quiz before submitting your application. An application/processing fee of $16 is required for all new and renewal of security officer licence applications. Incorrect/improper submissions will be rejected, and you may need to submit a new application along with application fee. If you have declared any mental health condition in your application, please submit a doctor's memorandum dated no earlier than six months from your application date stating that you are fit to work as a security officer, |
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This is what you should select if you are applying for a Security Officer Licence for the first time.
Renewals
When your licence is up for renewal, you will need to take the Refresher Quiz before submitting your Renewal Application, otherwise your application may be Rejected.
You will receive notification to renew your licence and take the Refresher Quiz three months prior to the date of the expiry of your existing licence. This notification will be sent via the contact details you provided to us. You can access the Refresher Quiz using the QR Code that will be provided in your notification. Your results will be provided immediately upon completion and you can retake the quiz immediately if needed.
To prepare for the quiz, download the Refresher Quiz Training Package.Following submission of your Renewal Application and payment of the required fees, your application will be processed. You will be informed of the outcome of the application once it is approved or rejected.
Alternatively, you may wish to check the status of your application via GoBusiness.
Note: The result of the Refresher Quiz is valid for one year. You should only attempt the Refresher Quiz if your Security Officer licence is expiring in less than one year.
Amend Licence Details
You can amend the following information of your existing Security Officer licence via GoBusiness:
- Biodata
- Contact Details
- Training Record and Experience
Cancellation of Licence
You may terminate your existing Security Officer Licence any time before its expiration through GoBusiness. There will be no refund of licence fees upon cancelling your existing Security Officer Licence.
Withdrawal
You can withdraw your application for a Security Officer licence through GoBusiness any time before licence approval. There will be no refund of fees paid. If your licence has already been approved and issued at the time of your withdrawal request, you will have to submit a request to terminate the licence instead.
1.2 Criteria for Grant of Licence
To be eligible for a Security Officer licence, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a fit and proper1 person
- Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident, or possess a valid work pass, if you are a Malaysia Citizen.
1Sections 21(8) and 21(9) of the Private Security Industry Act 2007:
In deciding whether a person or an officer of a business entity is a fit and proper person, the licensing officer may consider any of the following matters as indicating that the person or officer may not be a fit and proper person:
- that the person or officer associates with a criminal in a way that indicates involvement in an unlawful activity;
- that in dealings in which the person or officer has been involved, the person or officer:
- has shown dishonesty or lack of integrity; or
- used harassing tactics;
- that the person or officer is or was suffering from a mental disorder; or
- that the person or officer is an undischarged bankrupt or has entered into a composition with his debtors.
The above mentioned shall not limit the circumstances in which a person or an officer of a business entity may be considered by the licensing officer not to be a fit and proper person.
Licensing Conditions
You may refer to the General Licensing Conditions for Security Officers.
1.3 Documents Required
Important Reminder: With effect from 15 Sep 2025, Work Pass Holders will be granted 5-year Security Officer's Licence. Work Pass Holders must possess a valid work pass in order to work in Singapore and working without a valid work pass is an offence under Section 5(2) of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.
To avoid delays in approval, please ensure that information and supporting documents submitted are complete, accurate, legible, current and relevant.
For renewal of security officer licence applications, please complete your Refresher Quiz before submitting your application.
An application/processing fee of $16 is required for all new and renewal of security officer licence applications. Incorrect/improper submissions will be rejected, and you may need to submit a new application along with application fee.
If you have declared any mental health condition in your application, please submit a doctor's memorandum dated no earlier than six months from your application date stating that you are fit to work as a security officer,
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You are required to attach the following documents with the application for a Security Officer licence.
| For Malaysian Work Pass Holders |
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*Note that the In-Principle Approval will not be accepted. |
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Renewals
You are required to attach the following documents with the application for a Security Officer licence.
| For Malaysian Work Pass Holders |
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Amend Licence Details
You are required to obtain the following documents before amending your existing Security Officer licence.
| For amendment of: | Documents required: |
| Biodata |
A scanned copy of the latest passport and/or ID card as supporting documents for Malaysians who are updating their passport and/or Malaysian ID card number. File Format: JPG, PDF, BMP, JIF, GIF (2 MB Max) |
| Training Records and Experience |
A scanned copy of the Certificate or Statement of Attainment to support the training competency declared in the application. (Applications without the necessary supporting documents will be rejected. Result Slips will not be accepted.) File Format: JPG, PDF, BMP, JIF, GIF (2 MB Max) |
Cancellation of Licences
No document is required.
Withdrawal
No document is required.
1.4 Processing Time
New Licences & Renewals
At least 3-4 weeks from the receipt of the application, processing fee and all necessary supporting documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected. You will be notified of the outcome of the application. Alternatively, you can log in to GoBusiness to view your application status.
Amend Licence Details
At least 3-4 weeks from the receipt of the submission and all necessary documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected. You will be notified of the outcome of the application. Alternatively, you can log in to GoBusiness to view your application status.
Cancellation of Licences
No document is required.
Withdrawal
No document is required.
1.5 Submission of Application
You will be directed to GoBusiness and asked to sign in using your SingPass.
Should you have problems submitting your application via the GoBusiness Licensing portal, you may contact the GoBusiness hotline at Tel: 6774 1430 during the hotline operating hours; or email them at askgobiz@crimsonlogic.com.sg.
Alternatively, if you require assistance with matters relating to your Security Officer licence, you can approach any of the ServiceSG Centres located islandwide for assistance. For more information on the ServiceSG Centres, you can visit their website at ServiceSG.
The application process may take around 15-20 minutes to complete.
1.6 Security Officer Medical Form
If you are above 60 years of age, you are required to be certified by a registered medical practitioner to be medically fit for work as a security officer before being deployed to work as a security officer.
You should download the Security Officer Medical Form before going for the medical check-up.
1.7 Contact Details
Please view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for more information.