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Direct Entry-Sergeant

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As a Direct Entry Sergeant, you will embark on a career that makes a difference to both your loved ones and the wider community. As a police officer, you are the reason Singapore stays safe and secure. Join us for a fulfilling career with great advancement opportunities.

Training

Your career will begin with a six-month residential training programme. You will undergo a well-structured curriculum that includes police defence tactics, physical training, lessons in criminal law and training to equip you to be a Ground Response Force officer.
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Posting

After graduating from training, you may be posted to a Neighbourhood Police Centre as a frontline officer to gain valuable operational experience and team leadership skills. You may subsequently be posted to other departments and units. This can include frontline duties, staff work, investigation or intelligence. Depending on your suitability and the available vacancies, you may also be posted to specialist units such as the Police Coast Guard, Security Command and the Traffic Police.
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Pre-enlistees

Fulfil your full-time National Service liability by serving five years as a regular police officer and still draw a full salary and benefits. Pre-enlistees should apply 3 months before their enlistment date.

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Starting Salary

Up to $3,860

*Starting salary will vary according to assessment of academic qualifications, relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service.

^Inclusive of allowance and is subject to eligibility and conditions.

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Sign-on Bonus

Direct-Entry Sergeants will receive a Sign-On Bonus of $35,000 in two tranches, one upon appointment and the other upon emplacement/confirmation of service.

*Eligibility criteria and conditions apply.

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INVEST Retirement Package

As a uniformed officer, you will be eligible for retirement benefits under the INVEST Scheme. A contribution equivalent to 7.75% of your gross salary will be credited monthly into your retirement account, starting from your first year in service and will cease when you reach 57 years old. The monies are invested to earn investment returns. Upon retirement, you can withdraw the full sum in your account.

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Strategic Payment Scheme

New officers can look forward to cash payouts of three months’ (ASP and below) quantum upon reaching their 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 20th and 25th year in service.
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Police (INVEST) Payment

In recognition of the challenging nature of Police work, you will also receive an annual cash payment, where the quantum of payment ranges from 0.5 month to 1.5 months as you advance up the ranks.

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