- Experience
- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Diploma
- Eligibility
- Candidates who meet the stated academic, medical, physical fitness, and vision requirements may apply. This role is suitable for individuals seeking a meaningful uniformed career focused on both security and rehabilitation.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
As a Prison Officer with the Singapore Prison Service, you will be part of a service that protects the community while helping offenders rebuild their lives. The role combines public safety, discipline, leadership, and rehabilitation work, offering the chance to influence lives and contribute to a safer society.
You will work alongside both uniformed and civilian colleagues in a setting that demands resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to handle real-world challenges. The position is designed for someone who wants meaningful work and is motivated to support change and reintegration.
Key duties
In this role, you will help manage the daily running of prison operations. Your focus will be on keeping the environment secure, orderly, and compliant with regulations.
You will carry out routine security checks, oversee access control at entry and exit points, monitor surveillance systems, and respond quickly to incidents or emergencies when they arise.
You will also engage directly with offenders, hear their concerns, and support their access to rehabilitation programmes and related services. Your work will help maintain a disciplined environment while encouraging purposeful rehabilitation.
Who this role suits
This opportunity is for someone who wants a career with impact, leadership exposure, and the chance to help transform lives. It is particularly relevant to candidates who are comfortable working in a structured, secure environment and contributing to both custody and rehabilitation outcomes.
Eligibility requirements
- You should hold a local polytechnic diploma, GCE A Level, five GCE O Level passes, Higher Nitec, or Nitec.
- You must be medically and physically fit.
- For male candidates, PES B1 or above is required, along with at least a pass in the latest year’s IPPT.
- Normal colour vision is required.
Additional information
The Singapore Prison Service describes this role as more than a conventional job, presenting it as a call to serve and a chance to make a real difference in society. Interested candidates are directed to the organisation’s website for further information about the career.