HOW TO BE A SECURITY OFFICER?
Step 1. Apply for Security Officer (SO) License
You can apply for the Security Officer (SO) License by clicking the link below:
https://licence1.business.gov.sg/web/frontier/home
Things required for the application process:
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If you are a Singaporean or Singaporean PR;
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Singpass
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Credit / Debit Card
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If you are a Malaysian;
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Required to have a valid Singapore work permit and a Letter of Good Conduct to apply for the license. (Apply for CCNC here)
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Credit / Debit Card
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Additional information:
The approval for Security Officer (SO) License is done by the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD) from the Singapore Police Force.
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Processing Period ~ 2 weeks
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Application fee : $16
Click here for a Step-by-step guide on how to make an application for SO License
Step 2. Complete the 3 Basic Licensing Units (BLUs)
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Threat Observation: Recognise Terrorist Threats (RTT)
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Guard and Patrol: Provide Guard and Patrol Services (PGPS)
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Incident Response: Handles Security and Incident Services (HSIS)
Click here for the full breakdown of the course fees
Step 3. Apply for the Security ID Card
Upon completing the 3 Basic Licensing Units and after the security officer application has been approved, you can head over to USE Customer Service Centre to make the security ID card.
Additional Information :
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The license is valid for 5 years
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Application fee : $22.50
Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to make an application for Security ID Card
The location details are as followed:
USE Customer Service Centre
200 Jalan Sultan, Textile Centre, #03-24 Singapore 199081
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Last Tuesday of the Month: 9am - 1pm
Closed on Public Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays
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And that's it! Welcome to the Security Industry.
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