How To Become a Security Officer in Singapore?
Thinking of picking a career in becoming a security officer? In this blog, we will let you know about the relevant security officer license you need, how where to get them in order to become one!
Here is a summary of the requirements to be a security officer:
- 1. Apply for a Security Officer Licence
- 2. Attain the 3 Basic Licensing Units
- 3. Apply for the Security ID Card
A Security Officer licence is required if you are employed to perform any of the following functions: patrolling or protecting another person's property, keeping another person's property under surveillance, acting as a bodyguard or bouncer, screening individuals as part of your regular duties, seeking entry into any public place or other premises, and controlling traffic under the Road Traffic Act (Cap. 276).
- Click here to apply for a Security Officer Licence
- Add Security Officer's Licence (SO) to selection
- Fill in the form accordingly and pay a fee of S$16
- Click here to view a step-by-step PDF on how to apply
The WSQ security courses that must be completed in order to earn a security license in Singapore are known as Basic Licensing Units (BLUs).
- (A) Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services)
- 16 hour training course
- Essentials on carrying out guarding and patrolling duties
- 2 hour assessment by POLWEL Co-operative Society Limited, a credit co-operative for serving members of the Singapore Police Force and the business arm of Police Central Welfare Fund (PCWF) on the 3rd day
- A mandatory security training course to be a security officer
- Course Fees:
Full Course Fees $265.00 With SSG Funding, ≥21 years old (For Singaporeans and PRs) $66.87 With SSG Funding, ≥40 years old (For Singaporeans only) $42.11 - Register here
- (B) Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)
- 24 hour course; 3 days from 9am to 6pm each day
- Equips learners with knowledge and skills on how to apply procedures appropriate to situations in responding to security-related incidents.
- 2 hour assessment by POLWEL on the 4th day
- Course Fees:
Full Course Fees $423.00 With SSG Funding, ≥21 years old (For Singaporeans and PRs) $106.74 With SSG Funding, ≥40 years old (For Singaporeans only) $67.20 - Register here
- (C) Threat Observation: Recognise Terrorist Threats
- 16 hour training course
- Equips learners with the skills and knowledge to recognise and deal with various terrorist threats
- 2 hour assessment by POLWEL on the 3rd day
- Course Fees:
Full Course Fees $470.80 With SSG Funding, ≥40 years old (For Singaporeans only) $67.20 With SSG Funding, ≥40 years old (For Singaporeans only) $74.80 - Register here
The Security ID Card proves that you are a verified security officer in Singapore.
To make an appointment, you may click this link to make an appointment or access the portal through this QR code:
