Overview of Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (SACE)
SACE has replaced the former Security Agencies Grading Exercise from 1 January 2022. Under SACE, security agencies will be assessed on Core and Elective Competencies. Security agencies must attain a "pass" in all Core Competencies to be eligible for a one-year licence. Agencies will also be evaluated closer to the date of their licence expiry. Agencies will be evaluated for Elective Competencies from 2023 onwards.
Security Agencies Competency Evaluation - Core Competency Finalised Checklist (For New SA Licence Application)
- PLRD Amended Final Core Competency Evaluation Checklist For New SA Licence Application (with effect from 1 July 2023)
Security Agencies Competency Evaluation - Core Competency Finalised Checklists (For Licence Renewals)
- PLRD Amended Final Core Competency Evaluation Checklist (with effect from 1 July 2023)
- Manpower Final Core Competency Evaluation Checklist
- Manpower Form A - Particulars of Security Officers
- Manpower Form B - Attendance Records of Security Officers
- Manpower Form C - List of Security Officers Particulars
Security Agencies Competency Evaluation - Elective Competency Finalised Checklists (For Licence Renewals)
- PLRD Amended Final Elective Competency Evaluation Checklist (with effect from 1 July 2024)
- PLRD Final Elective Competency Evaluation Checklist (valid till 30 June 2024)
- Manpower Final Elective Competency Evaluation Checklist
Industry Consultation - Proposed Amendments to PLRD Elective Competencies Evaluation Checklist
Security Agencies Competency Evaluation 2021/2022 (Cycle 1) Results
1. Under the Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (“SACE”) Cycle 1, Security Agencies (“SAs”) are evaluated in batches based on their licence expiry month and the results to SACE Cycle 1 will be published according to the schedule stated in the table below:
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Batches |
Licence Expiring Month |
SACE Results Publication |
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A1 |
Jan 22 |
Nov 21 |
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A2 |
Feb 22 Mar 22 |
Jan 22 |
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B |
Apr 22 May 22 Jun 22 |
Apr 22 |
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C |
Jul 22 |
May 22 |
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Aug 22 |
Jun 22 |
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Sep 22 |
Jul 22 |
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D |
Oct 22 |
Aug 22 |
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Nov 22 |
Sep 22 |
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Dec 22 |
Oct 22 |
2. Please refer to the link below for the list of SAs being assessed under SACE Cycle 1 and their results:
Security Agencies Competency Evaluation 2022 - Results for New Security Agencies
1. Under the Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (“SACE”), new Security Agencies (“SAs”) will be assessed on Core Competencies and must attain a 'Pass' in all Core Competencies to be eligible for a one-year licence.
2. Please refer to the link below for the list of new SAs assessed in 2022 and their SACE Results:
Security Agencies Competencies Evaluation 2022/2023 (Cycle 2) Results
1. Under the Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (“SACE”) Cycle 2, Security Agencies (“SAs”) are evaluated in batches based on their licence expiry month and the results to SACE Cycle 2 will be published according to the schedule stated in the table below:
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Batches |
Licence Expiring Month |
SACE Results Publication |
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A |
Jan 23 |
Oct 22 |
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Feb 23 |
Nov 22 |
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Mar 23 |
Dec 22 |
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B |
Apr 23 |
Jan 23 |
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May 23 |
Feb 23 |
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Jun 23 |
Mar 23 |
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C |
Jul 23 |
Apr 23 |
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Aug 23 |
May 23 |
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Sep 23 |
Jun 23 |
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D |
Oct 23 |
Jul 23 |
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Nov 23 |
Aug 23 |
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Dec 23 |
Sep 23 |
2. Please refer to the link below for the list of SAs being assessed under SACE Cycle 2 and their results:
Security Agencies Competency Evaluation 2023 - Results for New Security Agencies
1. Under the Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (“SACE”), new Security Agencies (“SAs”) will be assessed on Core Competencies and must attain a 'Pass' in all Core Competencies to be eligible for a one-year licence.
2. Please refer to the link below for the list of new SAs assessed in 2023 and their SACE Results:
Security Agencies Competencies Evaluation 2023/2024 (Cycle 3) Results
1. Under the Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (“SACE”) Cycle 3, Security Agencies (“SAs”) are evaluated in batches based on their licence expiry month and the results to SACE Cycle 3 will be published according to the schedule stated in the table below:
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Batches |
Licence Expiring Month |
SACE Results Publication |
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A |
Jan 24 |
Oct 23 |
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Feb 24 |
Nov 23 |
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Mar 24 |
Dec 23 |
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B |
Apr 24 |
Jan 24 |
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May 24 |
Feb 24 |
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Jun 24 |
Mar 24 |
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C |
Jul 24 |
Apr 24 |
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Aug 24 |
May 24 |
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Sep 24 |
Jun 24 |
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D |
Oct 24 |
Jul 24 |
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Nov 24 |
Aug 24 |
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Dec 24 |
Sep 24 |
2. Please refer to the link below for the list of SAs being assessed under SACE Cycle 3 and their results:
PLRD Guidelines for Security Agencies on Safe Conduct of Red Teaming Exercises (new)
Webinar on Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (SACE) Presentation Materials on 22 March 2022
SACE Buyer Engagement FAQ
Webinar on Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (SACE) Presentation Materials on 7 April 2021
Industry Consultation - Competency Evaluation Framework
You can refer to the following document for the list of Security Agencies with grading results:
- List of Security Agencies with Grading Results (newly added)