Step 1. Apply for Security Officer (SO) License, PRD Clearance

To obtain a SO license, you need to get clearance from the Police Regulatory Department (PRD).

Login with your Singpass to the following link on the LicenseOne website and complete this process:

https://dashboard.gobusiness.gov.sg/login

Note the following:

• Application Fee: $16.00. Keep your credit card/ debit card handy to make the payment online.
• Processing Period: 2 weeks
• Malaysians are required to have a valid Singapore work permit and a Letter of Good Conduct (Apply for CCNC here)
• Click here for a Step-by-step guide on the PLRD Clearance application and SO license.

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Step 2. Complete the 3 Basic Licensing Units (BLUs)

It is mandatory to undergo and complete training in the 3 Basic Licensing Units. You can  sign up for the 3 BLU courses with Metropolis Training Academy, which is one of the best security training institutes in Singapore.  Read more about these training courses by clicking on the links below.

• Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats) (RTT)
• Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment (PGPS & OBSE)
• Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) (HSIS)

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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 apply for your security ID card through the USE ID Card Portal. Do note that walk-in applications are no longer possible.

Additional Information :

• The license is valid for 5 years
• Application fee : $25.00

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Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to make an application for Security ID Card

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The location to collect the card is at:

​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