Job Description

What the role is:

ICA is Singapore\'s lead agency in border security and our country\'s first line of defence against security and immigration threats. The checkpoints at our borders play a crucial part in ensuring the security and safety of Singapore. The relentless vigilance of our ICA officers and heightened security checks ensure that the safety of our country is assured. If you aspire to make a difference to our nation\'s security, come join us now!

What you will be working on:

[ SAFEGUARD THE NATION ] As a HAS (ICA) Direct-Entry Sergeant, you are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the laws, regulations and policies of the various work of the Department. Your duties and responsibilities include the screening of passports and passengers on arrival and departure, participation in operations against smugglers, investigations, and conducting of raids against illegal immigrants. [ STARTING SALARY ] Diploma holders (5 local polytechnics / NAFA / LASALLE) - $2,500 to $2,791 GCE \'A\' Level holders (including pass in GP / KI), IB Diploma / NUS High School Diploma - $2,413 to $2,791 Higher Nitec, Nitec and GCE \'O\' Level holders - $1,970 to $2,222 *Starting salary will vary according to assessment during interview, relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service. [ $30,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ] Newly appointed Direct Entry Sergeant will receive a sign-on bonus of $30,000, with $12,000 paid upon signing on and $18,000 upon confirmation after a one-year probation. [ RETENTION PAYOUTS ] Attractive retention payouts of $5,000 paid every 4 years, up to a maximum of 28 years. [ BENEFITS ] \xe2\x80\xa2 14 - 18 days vacation leave \xe2\x80\xa2 Medical & dental subsidies \xe2\x80\xa2 Group Life insurance \xe2\x80\xa2 Sponsorship for continuous education \xe2\x80\xa2 Use of government holiday bungalows \xe2\x80\xa2 Subsidies for sports and recreation activities \xe2\x80\xa2 Performance and annual bonuses \xe2\x80\xa2 Marriage / Child benefits \xe2\x80\xa2 Birthday vouchers [ TRAINING ] You will undergo a 20-week non-residential ICA Basic Course (Sergeant) at the Home Team Academy, which will equip officers with the knowledge and skills to perform their duties. Training includes: \xe2\x80\xa2 Document examination & forgery detection \xe2\x80\xa2 People, goods and vehicle screening \xe2\x80\xa2 Profiling techniques \xe2\x80\xa2 Law and legislation \xe2\x80\xa2 Firearms training \xe2\x80\xa2 Control and restraint techniques \xe2\x80\xa2 Attachment at Checkpoints, Enforcement Division and Services Centres \xe2\x80\xa2 Home Team Basic Course [ JOB DEPLOYMENT ] Upon graduation from training school, you will be placed under a posting framework designed to provide you with exposure to the different aspects of border security and identification functions. You will be deployed at Checkpoints to work on three shifts. You are also required to wear uniform while on duty. - Foundational Posting Your first posting will be at one of the Commands, i.e. Woodlands, Tuas or Coastal Command. - Developmental Posting After your foundation posting, you will be deployed to other Checkpoints or Divisions where you will be given opportunities to perform specialised functions such as profiling, participation in operations against smugglers, investigation and conducting of raids against illegal immigrants.

What we are looking for:

[ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ] \xe2\x80\xa2 Physically Fit \xe2\x80\xa2 Normal Colour Vision \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess qualities of leadership, initiative and versatility \xe2\x80\xa2 Singapore Citizen

About MHA - Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA):

ICA is Singapore\'s lead agency in border security and our country\'s first line of defence against security and immigration threats. The checkpoints at our borders play a crucial part in ensuring the security and safety of Singapore. The relentless vigilance of our ICA officers and heightened security checks ensure that the safety of our country is assured. If you aspire to make a difference to our nation\'s security, come join us now!

MHA - Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)