How to become a security officer?
Interested in getting started with a career in the security industry? If you are a Singaporean, Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) or a Malaysian with a valid Singapore Work Permit, you can work as a security officer in Singapore.
Follow the three steps below, which are mandatory to start your job as a security officer in Singapore.
Step 1. Apply for Security Officer (SO) License, PLRD clearance
To obtain a SO license, you need to get clearance from the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD).
Login with your Singpass to the following link on the LicenseOne website and complete this process:
https://licence1.business.gov.sg/web/frontier/home
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.
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)
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 : $22.50
Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to make an application for Security ID Card
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
