Police Officer (Policing-Study Diploma Programme)

Role overview

The Singapore Police Force’s Policing-Study Diploma Programme is designed for candidates holding NITEC or Higher NITEC qualifications who want to work full-time while studying for a sponsored diploma. Successful applicants join SPF as Direct-Entry Sergeants, receive a full salary, and are given time away from duty to attend their studies.

The core mission of the Singapore Police Force is to prevent, deter, and detect crime. This is achieved by partnering the community to safeguard people and property, reduce crime and disorder, apprehend offenders, and maintain public confidence and security.

What the programme involves

Participants combine classroom learning with hands-on policing experience. The schedule includes four workdays and one day of in-person classes each week. By the end of the 2.5-year programme, trainees graduate with a Diploma in Policing & Security Management from Temasek Polytechnic.

The curriculum covers topics such as Criminal Law in Practice, Security Operations & Administration, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, and Psychology & Law Enforcement.

Nature of the role

Sergeant Police Officers are expected to handle challenging and demanding responsibilities with resilience, commitment, and sound judgement. The role requires the ability to interact well with people from all walks of life. SPF also offers varied opportunities across different units, including criminal investigations, anti-gang efforts, cyber fraud detection, and community policing.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to ITE graduates who meet the stated academic criteria.

Eligibility criteria

• NITEC qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or a Higher NITEC qualification.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Singapore. The programme is sponsored and includes salary support while the officer studies. No other application or posting details were provided.