Security Officer (SO)
Tampines, SingaporeCompany
PICO Guards
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Job Description
• Roles and Responsibilities
• * General Screening.
• * Guarding and Patrolling.
• * Access and Egress Control.
• * Basic Incident Report.
• * Able to work on 12 hours shifts.
• Job Requirements
• * 2 Basic Licensing units to be Security Officers.
• * RTT – Recognise Terrorist Threats.
• * WSQ – Handle security incidents and services.
• * WSQ – Provide guard and patrols services.
• * Training is provided to those who are willing to take up the challenge in Security Industry, but don’t have WSQ security course.
Terms and Conditions apply.
• * General Screening.
• * Guarding and Patrolling.
• * Access and Egress Control.
• * Basic Incident Report.
• * Able to work on 12 hours shifts.
• Job Requirements
• * 2 Basic Licensing units to be Security Officers.
• * RTT – Recognise Terrorist Threats.
• * WSQ – Handle security incidents and services.
• * WSQ – Provide guard and patrols services.
• * Training is provided to those who are willing to take up the challenge in Security Industry, but don’t have WSQ security course.
Terms and Conditions apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in Singapore
What is the starting monthly salary for security guards in Singapore in 2026?
Under the Progressive Wage Model, the qualifying salary for entry-level security officers is S$2,860 per month effective from 1 September 2025. Employers must comply with this rate for both locals and Work Permit holders. Higher grades like senior security officers start at S$3,300 per month.
Can foreigners get a Work Permit to work as security guards in Singapore?
Foreign workers from approved source countries like Bangladesh, China, and India can apply for Work Permits for security guard roles, with a minimum qualifying salary of S$2,860 per month and a monthly levy of S$450 in the standard tier. The maximum employment period is 14 years for males aged 18-50. Employers must meet a 35% local worker quota.
What qualifications do I need to become a security guard in Singapore without experience?
No prior experience or minimum education like O-Levels is required, but applicants must be at least 18 years old, medically fit with no serious vision or hearing issues, and complete the 16-hour WSQ Basic Security Course costing S$240. Singapore Citizens, PRs, and Work Permit holders are eligible. A clean criminal record is mandatory.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard job and licence in Singapore?
Submit NRIC or passport, recent passport photo, medical examination report from MOM-approved clinic (S$45-S$60 fee), and WSQ course certificate during licence application via SPF e-services portal. Employers handle Work Permit applications for foreigners via MOM portal with additional dependency proof. Processing takes 5-10 working days for licences.
