PWM CAREER PROGRESSION
Security Officer
(SO)
Senior Security Officer (SSO)
Security Supervisor (SS)
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)
Chief Security Officer
(CSO)
The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for Security Officers
The PWM for Security Officers was developed by the Security Tripartite Cluster (STC). It covers all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents employed as security officers in licensed security agencies.
The Security Progressive Wage Model (PWM) introduces a 5-level career progression model for officers to progress from Security Officer (SO) to Chief Security Officer (CSO). Officers are required to meet the years of experience and training requirements to progress up the career ladder.
As officers progress, they can look forward to better wages that correspond with their skills and productivity.
The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for Security Officers
More information on the PWM for the security sector can be found from the MOM website
(https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/progressive-wage-model/security-sector)
Title | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Security Officer | ≥ $1,650 | ≥ $ 2,650 | ≥ $2,870 | ≥ $ 3,090 | ≥ $ 3,310 | ≥ $ 3,530 |
Senior Security Officer | ≥ $1,830 | ≥ $ 2,950 | ≥ $3,170 | ≥ $ 3,390 | ≥ $ 3,610 | ≥ $ 3,830 |
Security Supervisor | ≥ $2,040 | ≥ $ 3,250 | ≥ $ 3,470 | ≥ $ 3,690 | ≥ $ 3,910 | ≥ $ 4,130 |
Senior Security Supervisor | ≥ $2,240 | ≥ $3,550 | ≥ $3,770 | ≥ $ 3,990 | ≥ $ 4,210 | ≥ $ 4,430 |
The chart below summarizes the training requirements under the Security PWM.
RANK
REQUIREMENTS
Security Officer
3 Compulsory Modules :
Senior Security Officer
3 Compulsory Modules
Note:
Existing Security Officers (SOs) need to pass OBSE by 31 Dec 2025 to retain SO rank
Learners who have completed PGPS&OBSE need not take OBSE
Experience Required:
At least 6 months experience as Security Officer to progress to Senior Security Officer
Security Supervisor
1 Compulsory Module
+2 of any of the following modules
Experience Required:
At least 1 year experience as a Senior Security Officer to progress to Security Supervisor
Senior Security Supervisor
1 Compulsory Module
+3 of the following modules
Experience Required:
At least 1 year 6 months experience as a Security Supervisor to progress to Senior Security Supervisor
Chief Security Officer
1 Compulsory Module
+2 of any of the following modules
Experience Required:
At least 2 years experience as SSS to progress Chief Security Officer