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SPF, SCDF, ICA, Prison Service and Central Narcotics Bureau: Your Ultimate Guide to Salary, Sign-on Bonuses & Work Benefits

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If you’re a lover of solving crimes, or if you’ve ever been inspired to become a police officer, central narcotics officer, immigration officer, prison officer or firefighter, this article is for you!

Source: Tenor

Apart from the Singapore Armed Forces, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the Singapore Government’s defence arm in dealing with internal affairs.

It comprises MHA’s headquarters, seven departments, and three statutory boards:

No.Name of agency under Home TeamType of agency
1Ministry of Home AffairsMinistry HQ
2Singapore Police ForceDepartment under Home Team
3Internal Security DepartmentDepartment under Home Team
4Singapore Civil Defence ForceDepartment under Home Team
5Immigration and Checkpoints AuthorityDepartment under Home Team
6Singapore Prison ServiceDepartment under Home Team
7Central Narcotics BureauDepartment under Home Team
8Home Team AcademyDepartment under Home Team
9Gambling Regulatory AuthorityStatboard
10Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX)Statboard
11Yellow Ribbon SGStatboard

Read on to find out the latest salaries, sign-on bonuses and benefits of the different jobs!


TL;DR: Home Team Salary Guide, Ranks & Sign-On Benefits

Agency under Home TeamDirect-Entry Inspector/ LieutenantDirect-Entry SergeantHome Affairs Senior Executive
(HASE)
Management Executive / Special FunctionsExtended Management Executive OfficerHome Team SpecialistTechnical Support Officer
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)First Class Honours
Second (Upper) Class Honours: $4,600 to $5,197

Second (Lower) Class Honours
Third Class Honours
Pass: $4,330 to $5,018
Diploma (5 local polytechnics/ NAFA/ LASALLE): $2,500 to $2,791

GCE 'A' Level (including pass in GP/ KI)
IB Diploma/ NUS High School Diploma: $2,413 to $2,791

Higher Nitec/ Nitec/ GCE 'O' Level: $1,970 to $2,222

Sign-on Bonus: $8,000
-Polytechnic diploma: $2,050 to $2,414

Two GCE ‘A’ Level passes (at one sitting) or Higher Nitec: $1,700 to $1,848

Nitec/ Five GCE ‘O’ Level passes (including English or mathematics):
$1,560 to $1,708
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Singapore Police Force (SPF)$4,850 - $5,600$2,000 - $2,960

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 (Higher NITEC, NITEC and GCE ‘O’ Level holders) or $30,000 (Diploma holders or GCE ‘A’ Level holders)
$3,575 – $4,271Language Executive: $1,970 – $2,310

Commercial Affairs Officer:
$4,800 – $5,526
Diploma Holders: $2,255 – $2,403

NITEC/Higher NITEC/
GCE ‘A’/ GCE ‘O’/ IB diploma/ NUS High School diploma Level holders: $1,771 – $2,027
$4,116 – $4,804Diploma Holders: $2,365 – $2,513

NITEC/Higher NITEC/GCE ‘A’ Level/GCE ‘O’ Level: $1,826 – $1,980
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)$4,800 - $5,143$2,547 - $2,753

Sign-on Bonus:
$10,000
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Singapore Prison Service (SPS)First Class Honours
Second (Upper) Class Honours: $5,000 to $5,499

Second (Lower) Class Honours
Third Class Honours
Pass: $4,800 to $5,346
Diploma (5 local polytechnics/ LASALLE/ NAFA): $2,650 to $2,991

GCE 'A' Level/ IB Diploma/ NUS High School Diploma: $2,547 to $2,991

Higher Nitec/ Nitec/ GCE 'O' Level: $2,000 to $2,325

Sign-on Bonus:
$10,000
$3,575 - $4,399$3,100 - $4,038$1,815 - $2,568$4,116 - $4,892-
Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)$4,800 - $5,499$2,547 - $2,937

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000
$3,575 - $4,399-$1,771 - $2,568--

Do note that information is accurate as of 21 Sep 2023.

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Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s Pay, Ranks and Sign-On Bonus

Source: ICA

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) offers four different career progression schemes.

They are:

  • Home Affairs Services (ICA) Direct-Entry Inspector
  • Home Affairs Services (ICA) Direct-Entry Sergeant
  • Management Executive (Civilian Officers)
  • Temporary Customer Service/ Administrative Assistant (Civilian Officers)

ICA Direct-Entry Inspector

The starting pay of a Home Affairs Services (ICA) Direct-Entry Inspector ranges from $4,330 to $5,197.

The entry requirement for an ICA Direct-Entry Inspector is a degree in any discipline.

An ICA Inspector’s salary varies according to degree honours class, performance during the interview, any relevant work experience and if he has completed his full-time National Service.

Educational QualificationStarting Month Salary
First Class Honours
Second (Upper) Class Honours
$4,600 to $5,197
Second (Lower) Class Honours
Third Class Honours
Pass
$4,330 to $5,018

But, you will need to serve a one-year bond upon completion of a 26-week training.

Benefits include:

  • 18 to 21 days of annual vacation leave
  • Annual medical and dental subsidies
  • Group insurances
  • Use of government holiday bungalows
  • Sponsorship for postgraduate study
  • Subsidies for sports and recreational activities
  • Performance and annual bonuses
  • Staff welfare benefits

ICA Direct-Entry Sergeant

A typical Home Affairs Service (ICA) Direct-Entry Sergeant receives a one-time Sign-On Bonus of $8,000 in total.

The $8,000 is split into two tranches – $3,000 will be paid upon signing on and $5,000 upon confirmation after one-year probation.

You will also need to serve a two-year bond to be eligible for the sign-on bonus, and a retention bonus will be paid in the third and fifth years of service, ranging from $6,000 to $10,000.

On top of that, you will also need to go through a 16-week training.

The starting pay of an ICA Direct-Entry Sergeant depends on academic standing, relevant work experience and if he has completed full-time National Service.

Educational QualificationStarting Month Salary
Diploma
(5 local polytechnics/ NAFA/ LASALLE)
$2,500 to $2,791
GCE 'A' Level (including pass in GP/ KI)/ IB Diploma/ NUS High School Diploma$2,413 to $2,791
Higher Nitec/ Nitec $1,970 to $2,222
GCE 'O' Level

 

Source: ICA

Benefits include:

  • 14 to 18 days of annual vacation leave
  • Medical and dental subsidies
  • Group insurances
  • Use of government holiday bungalows
  • Sponsorship for continuous education
  • Subsidies for sports and recreational activities
  • Performance and annual bonuses
  • Staff welfare benefits

ICA Civilian Officers: Management Executive

The starting pay of a Management Executive depends on academic standing, relevant work experience and if he has completed full-time National Service.

Educational QualificationStarting Monthly Salary
Polytechnic Diploma$2,050 to $2,414
Two GCE ‘A’ Level passes (at one sitting) or Higher Nitec$1,700 to $1,848
Nitec$1,560 to $1,708
Five GCE 'O' Level Passes
(including English and Maths)

Benefits include:

  • 14 to 18 days of annual vacation leave
  • Medical and dental subsidies
  • Group insurances
  • Use of government holiday bungalows
  • Subsidies for sports and recreational activities
  • Performance and annual bonuses
  • Staff welfare benefits

ICA Civilian Officers: Temporary Customer Service/Administrative Assistant

ICA are also hiring temporary customer service and administrative assistants.

You will be paid at a rate of $7.95 per hour.

You will also be covered under the Central Provident Fund (CPF) scheme where both the employer and employee will have to make CPF contributions at the prevailing rates.

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Singapore Police Force (SPF) Pay, Ranks and Sign-On Bonus

The Singapore Police Force has two main vocations, namely the Police Officer Scheme and Civilian Officer Scheme.

Under the Police Officer Scheme, there are two roles: Direct-Entry Inspector Police Officer and Direct-Entry Sergeant.

SPF Direct-Entry Inspector Police Officer

The starting pay of a Direct-Entry Inspector Police Officer ranges from $4,850 – $5,600.

The SPF Inspector Police Officer’s salary varies according to performance during the interview, any relevant work experiences and if he has completed his full-time National Service.

Uniformed officers are eligible for the following:

  • Retirement benefits under the INVEST Scheme, a scheme that invests 13.25% of gross salary to earn investment returns for retirement. This scheme starts from your first year in service and will cease when you reach 55 years old. Upon retirement, the officer can withdraw the full sum.
  • Strategic Payment Scheme: Inspectors are eligible for cash payouts of three months (Assistant Superintendent of Police and below) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.
  • Police (Invest) Payment: In recognition of the challenging nature of Police work, you will also receive an annual cash payment, where the quantum of payment ranges from 0.75 months to 1.5 months, as you advance up the ranks.

SPF Direct-Entry Sergeant

A typical Police Force Direct-Entry Sergeant receives a one-time Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 (Higher NITEC, NITEC and GCE ‘O’ Level) or $30,000 (Diploma holders of local Polytechnics, International Baccalaureate (IB), NUS High School, NAFA, LASELLE and ITE Technical Engineering or GCE ‘A’ Level).

The starting pay of a Police Force Direct-Entry Sergeant ranges from $2,000 – $2,960, and depends on academic standing, relevant work experiences and if he has completed full-time National Service.

Educational QualificationStarting Monthly Salary
Polytechnic Diploma$2,000 - $2,960
GCE 'A' Levels
Higher Nitec
Nitec
GCE 'O' Levels

Direct-Entry Sergeants can also serve out their National Service liability by serving 5 years as a regular police officer while still receiving their full salary and benefits. To do so, pre-enlistees will need to apply 3 months before their enlistment date. Direct-Entry Inspectors are not eligible for this.

Similar to Inspector police officers, Sergeants are also eligible for:

  • Retirement benefits under the INVEST Scheme at a contribution of 7.75% of your gross salary which will be credited monthly into your retirement account, starting from your first year in service and will cease when you reach 55 years old.
  • Strategic Payment Scheme: Cash payouts of three months (Assistant Superintendent of Police and below) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.
  • Police (Invest) Payment: Receive an annual cash payment, where the quantum of payment ranges from 0.5 months to 1.5 months, as you advance up the ranks.

SPF’s Civilian Officer Scheme is probably one of the most diverse under the Home Team.

SPF Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE)

HASE forms the middle and senior management strata in the Singapore Police Force.

The starting pay of a Management Executive Grade 13 (entry grade) ranges from $3,575 – $4,271. This depends on academic standing, relevant work experiences and if he has completed full-time National Service.

A degree in any discipline when signing on for this role.

Benefits include:

  • 18 days of annual vacation leave (21 days after 10 years of service)
  • 14 days of medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Use of local and overseas holiday bungalows and chalets
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits

SPF Extended Management Executive Officer

The starting pay of an Extended Management Executive Officer depends on academic standing, relevant work experiences and if you have completed full-time National Service.

Appointment GradeMinimum qualification requiredGross Salary Range
Management Executive Grade14 (Entry Grade)
Diploma$2,255 – $2,403
Management Executive Grade16 (entry grade)NITEC/ Higher NITEC/ GCE 'A'/ GCE 'O'/ IB diploma/ NUS High School diploma Level holders$1,771 – $2,027

Benefits include:

  • Diploma holders: Annual vacation leave of 18 days (21 days after 10 years of service)
  • NITEC/Higher NITEC/GCE ‘A’/ IB Diploma/ NUS High School Diploma Level holders: Annual vacation leave of 14 days (18 days after 10 years of service)
  • 14 days of medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Use of local and overseas holiday bungalows and chalets
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits

SPF Language Executive

Language executives will work with Police and Commercial Affairs Investigation / Criminal Investigation Officers to provide critical interpretation and translation support.

You will need to have either GCE ‘A’ Level; or a Local polytechnic diploma in any discipline.

Appointment GradeGross Salary Range*
Language Executive Grade 14$1,970 – $2,310

*Appointment grade and starting salary will vary and be commensurate according to the assessment of the fit of academic qualifications, relevant/useful work experiences and completion of Full-Time National Service.

Benefits include:

  • 18 days of annual vacation leave (21 days after 10 years of service)
  • 14 days of medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Use of local and overseas holiday bungalows and chalets
  • Marriage/Child birth benefits

SPF Commercial Affairs Officer (CAO)

To be a Commercial Affairs Officer (CAO) with the Commercial Affairs Department, one needs to possess a degree in Accountancy, Law, Business Administration, Business or Economics.

The starting pay of a Commercial Affairs Officer ranges from $4,800 – $5,526, with a requirement of Grade 13 (entry grade).

Appointment GradeMinimum qualification requiredGross Salary Range
Commercial Affairs Officer
Grade13 (entry grade)
Pass degree in Accountancy, Law, Business Administration, Business or Economics$4,800 – $5,526

*Appointment grade and starting salary will vary and be commensurate according to the assessment of the fit of academic qualifications, relevant/useful work experiences and completion of Full-Time National Service.

Benefits include:

  • 18 days of annual vacation leave (21 days after 10 years of service)
  • 14 days of medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Market-Adjustment Component (MAC) and retention payments
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Use of local and overseas holiday bungalows and chalets
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits

SPF Home Team Specialist

The Home Team Specialist Scheme has two routes which will require deep technical knowledge in their respective fields.

  • Police Intelligence Department (PID)
  • Police Psychological Services Division (PPSD)

For each department and post, here are the educational requirements:

DepartmentRoleRequirements
Police Intelligence Department
(PID)
Home Team Specialist (Analyst) Degree (Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics preferred)
Police Psychological Services Division
(PPSD)
Home Team Specialist (Psychologist) Good honours degree in Psychology, with professional qualifications and experience preferred

The starting pay of Home Team Specialist is as such:

Appointment GradeQualification Starting Monthly Salary*
Home Team Specialist (Analyst) Degree Holders (Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics preferred)$4,116 – $4,804
Home Team Specialist (Psychologist) Good honours degree in Psychology, with professional qualifications and experience preferred$4,116 – $4,804

SPF Technical Support Officer

To be a Technical Support Officer, the entry requirement is to have a local polytechnic Diploma in Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology or a related field.

Appointment GradeQualification Starting Monthly Salary
Technical Support Officer Grade6 (entry grade)Diploma Holders$2,365 – $2,513
Technical Support Officer Grade8 (entry grade) NITEC/ Higher NITEC/ GCE 'A' Level/ GCE 'O' Level$1,826 – $1,980

Benefits include:

  • Diploma holders: Annual vacation leave of 18 days (21 days after 10 years of service)
  • NITEC/Higher NITEC/GCE ‘A’ Level holders/GCE ‘O’ Level holders: Annual vacation leave of 14 days (21 days after 10 years of service)
  • 14 days of medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Use of local and overseas holiday bungalows and chalets
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits

In summary, these should be the salary ranges you’ll be expecting:

Police OfficersSalary Range
Direct-Entry Inspector Police Officer Scheme$4,850 - $5,600
Direct-Entry Sergeant Scheme$2,000 - $2,960
Civilian OfficersSalary Range
Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE) Scheme$3,575 – $4,271
Extended Management Executive Officer Scheme$1,771 - $2,403
Language Executive Scheme$1,970 – $2,310
Commercial Affairs Officer (CAO) with the Commercial Affairs Department$4,800 – $5,526
Home Team Specialist Scheme$4,116 – $4,804
Technical Support Officer$1,826 - $2,513

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Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Pay, Ranks and Sign-On Bonus

Very much like the Singapore Police Force, the Civil Defence Force has two main vocations, namely the Uniformed and Civilian Scheme.

SCDF Direct-Entry Lieutenant Civil Defence (Fire & Rescue or Paramedic)

The starting pay of a Fire and Rescue Officer or Paramedic Officer ranges from $4,800 – $5,143.

SCDF Lieutenant’s salary varies according to performance during the interview, any relevant work experiences and if he has completed his full-time National Service.

Additional increments may be given for relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service.

Similar to SPF officers, SCDF uniformed officers are eligible for retirement benefits under the INVEST Scheme, a scheme that invests 13.25% of gross salary to earn investment returns for retirement.

This scheme starts from your first year in service and will cease when you reach 55 years old.

Upon retirement, the officer can withdraw the full sum.

Strategic Payment Scheme

New officers can look forward to cash payouts of three months (Captain and below) and 2.5 months (Major and above) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.

Benefits include:

  • 18 – 21 days of annual vacation leave
  • 14 days of annual medical leave, or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Comprehensive group insurance scheme
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits
  • Subsidised medical and dental treatment
  • Retention and retirement benefits

SCDF Direct-Entry Sergeant (Fire and Rescue Specialist or Paramedic)

A typical Civil Defence Direct-Entry Sergeant (Fire and Rescue Specialist or Paramedic) receives a one-time Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 upon appointment (subject to eligibility).

The starting pay of a Civil Defence Direct-Entry Sergeant depends on academic standing, relevant work experiences and if he has completed full-time National Service.

For a Direct-Entry Sergeant (Fire and Rescue Specialist/ Paramedic) salary ranges from $2,547 – $2,753. Additional increments may be given for relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service.

Direct-Entry Sergeants from both the Fire and Rescue and Paramedic sides are also eligible for the INVEST Retirement Package. Unlike their Lieutenant counterparts, they get 7.75% of their gross salary credited to their retirement accounts.

Both Lieutenants and Sergeants could have the chance to hone their skillset in specialist functions such as Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART), Marine Fire Fighting, Fire Investigation and enforcement.

Strategic Payment Scheme

New officers can look forward to cash payouts of three months (Lieutenant and below) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.

Benefits include:

  • 14 – 18 days of vacation leave
  • 14 days of medical leave, or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • 12 days of annual study leave (subject to approval)
  • Comprehensive group insurance scheme
  • Marriage / Childbirth benefits
  • Subsidised medical and dental treatment
  • Retention and retirement benefits

All lieutenants and sergeants will have the chance to hone their skills further in specialist functions e.g., Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART), Marine Fire Fighting, Fire Investigation and enforcement.

On top of the above, Singapore Civil Defence Force offers civilian positions such as the Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE), Extended Management Executive (E-MXS) Officer, Home Team Specialist Scheme and Technical Support Officer scheme — very much like SPF.

However, it’s unclear what the salary ranges are for civilian officers, but for a gauge, the range should be close to similar roles found in SPF.

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Singapore Prison Service (SPS) Pay, Ranks and Sign-On Bonus

 

The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) offers two main career routes, namely the Prison Officer Scheme and the Civilian Officer Scheme.

Prison Officer (Rehabilitation Officer & Sergeant)

The starting pay of a Prison Officer (Rehabilitation Officer or Sergeant) ranges from $2,000 – $5,499.

Singapore Prison Officers’ salaries vary according to performance during the interview, any relevant work experiences and if he has completed their full-time National Service.

All Prison Officers have to serve a two-year bond after graduating from training.

RankQualification Starting Monthly Salary
Direct Entry Sergeant (Sgt 1 or Sgt 2)Minimally 5 GCE 'O' Levels credits$2,000 - $2,991
Rehabilitation Officer 1Degree in any discipline$4,800 - $5,499

Benefits (Rehabilitation Officer) include: 

  • 18 – 21 days annual vacation leave (Rehabilitation Officer)
  • 14 days of annual medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits

Benefits (Sergeant) include:

  • 14 – 18 days annual Vacation leave (Sergeant)
  • 14 days of annual medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits

Newly appointed Prison Officers who have a full ‘A’ level or Diploma (5 local Polys/ IB/ NAFA/ LASALLE/ NUS High School etc.) will receive a sign-on bonus of $10,000 (given in 2 tranches of $3,000 and $7,000 respectively).

Under the INVEST scheme, a contribution equivalent to 7.75% and 13.25% of gross salary will be credited monthly into your retirement account for Sergeants and Rehab Officers respectively.

This starts from your fifth year in service and will cease when you reach 55 years old. The monies are invested to earn investment returns. Upon retirement, you can withdraw the full sum in your account.

SPS Civilian Officer

The Civilian Officer Scheme in the Singapore Prison Service is made up of

  • Extended Management Executive Scheme (E-MXS)
  • Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE)
    • Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS) – Psychology, Social work or Counselling
  • Home Team Specialist Scheme (HTSS) – Psychologist
RankQualification Starting Monthly Salary
Extended Management Executive Scheme (E-MXS)
Management Executive Grade 14 (entry grade)
Diploma $1,815 - $2,568
Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE)Candidates with knowledge and/or experience in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling may apply for Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS) position. $3,575 - $4,399
Home Team Specialist Scheme (HTSS)
Home Team Specialist Grade 13 (entry grade)
Degree in psychology$4,116 - $4,892

The monthly starting salary for Singapore Prison’s Civilian Officers varies according to assessment during the interview, relevant work experience and completion of Full Time National Service (for males only).

Benefits include

  • 18 – 21 days of annual vacation leave (MX14 and above)
  • 14 – 18 days of annual vacation leave (MX15 and MX16)
  • Medical leave of 14 days or 60 days with hospitalisation (Annual)
  • Study leave of 12 days, subject to approval (Annual)
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Marriage/ Childbirth benefits

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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) Pay, Ranks and Sign-On Bonus

source: The Straits Times

The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has three schemes, namely the Narcotics Direct-Entry Inspector, Narcotics Direct-Entry Sergeant and Civilian Scheme.

Upon joining CNB, you will be exempted from all NS (reservist) activities. The exemption will be withdrawn should you leave the Bureau subsequently.

CNB Direct-Entry Inspector Scheme

The starting pay of a Direct-Entry Inspector Narcotics Officer ranges from $4,800 – $5,499.

CNB Inspectors’ salaries vary according to performance during the interview, any relevant work experiences and if he has completed their full-time National Service.

You are required to serve a two-year training bond which will commence after the nine-month training programme, together with Police Officers.

As a uniformed officer, you will be eligible for retirement benefits under the INVEST Scheme.

A monthly contribution of your gross salary will be credited into your Retirement Account starting from your fifth year of service. These contributions are expected to grow with interest. Upon retirement, you can withdraw the full sum from your account.

CNB Direct-Entry Sergeant Scheme

A typical Narcotics Officer Direct-Entry Sergeant receives a one-time Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 (full ‘A’ Level or Diploma (5 local Polys/ IB/ NAFA/ LASALLE/ NUS High School, etc.). The bonus will be given in two tranches of $3,000 and $7,000.

The starting pay of a Direct-Entry Sergeant at CNB depends on academic standing, relevant work experiences and if he has completed full-time National Service. The starting salary ranges from $2,547 – $2,937.

You are required to serve a two-year training bond which will commence after the six-month training programme, together with Police Officers.

As a uniformed officer, you will be eligible for retirement benefits under the INVEST Scheme.

A monthly contribution of your gross salary will be credited into your Retirement Account starting from your fifth year of service. These contributions are expected to grow with interest. Upon retirement, you can withdraw the full sum from your account.

Welfare and Benefits (Inspector and Sergeant)

  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Performance, mid-year and end-year bonuses (subject to work performance)
  • Retention and retirement benefits
  • 14 to 18 days of annual vacation leave
  • 14 days of annual medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental fees
  • Comprehensive group insurance scheme
  • Class 3 driving licence

CNB Home Affairs Senior Executive (HASE) Scheme (Civilian Officers)

The starting pay of a Management Executive Grade 13 (entry grade) ranges from $3,575 – $4,399.

HASE starting salary depends on academic standing, relevant work experiences and if he has completed full-time National Service.

A degree in any discipline when signing on for this role.

CNB Extended Management Executive Officer Scheme (Civilian Officers)

The starting pay of an Extended Management Executive Officer Grade 14/16 (entry grade) ranges from $1,771 – $2,568. It depends on academic standing, relevant work experiences and if he has completed full-time National Service.

Civilian Officers’ welfare and benefits include:

  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • 14 to 18 days of annual vacation leave
  • 14 days of medical leave or 60 days with hospitalisation
  • Annual study leave of 12 days, subject to approval
  • Subsidised medical and dental care
  • Marriage/Childbirth benefits

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Thinking if You Should Join the Home Team?

While the salaries seem tempting, you should also know that a career in the service requires some level of passion as you’ll be serving the public and perhaps, life and death.

It may not be for everyone especially if long hours and bureaucracy might be at play in certain vocations.

But if you still want to serve, why not consider other career options in the civil service (i.e., plain shirt officers)?

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