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.
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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.
Starting Salary
*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.
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.
Entry Requirement
| Male | Female | |
| PES Status | PES A or B1 |
Exempted |
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Educational |
Direct Entry Sergeant:
Direct Entry Inspector: |
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| Vision | Normal Colour Vision | |
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.
Strategic Payment Scheme
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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Overview
The SPF Policing-Study Diploma Programme offers candidates with NITEC or Higher NITEC certification an opportunity to pursue a sponsored Diploma while employed full-time with the SPF as a Direct-Entry Sergeant and drawing a full salary.
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The Programme includes a 2.5-year part time Diploma education offered by Temasek Polytechnic.
- Diploma in Policing and Security Management
- 4 workdays & 1 day of in-person classes each week
- Attain full-time employment with monthly salary, sign-on bonus, frontline allowances & more
- Officers will be granted time off to pursue their studies
*Male recipients who have not served their National Service will placed under the Minimum Term of Engagement Scheme (MTE) of five years.
**Enrolment for the Diploma programme with Temasek Polytechnic will commence upon completion of residential training, subject to the next available intake.
For more information about the diploma course structure and modules, you may also visit Temasek Polytechnic's website here.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must have:
- NITEC Certification with a minimum GPA score of 2.0; or any Higher NITEC Certification
- Normal colour vision
- PES A or B1 for male applicants
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