You have finally become a Security Officer (SO), so what now? Career progression in the security industry is built on training and upskilling as well as accumulation of experience. As long as you are willing to do the training, you can keep on climbing the ladder! What is PWM And Why It Matters To You The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) was created to help uplift lower-wage workers’ wages. The PWM benefits workers by mapping out a clear career pathway for their wages to rise along with training and improvements in productivity and standards. Since its implementation in 2022, companies will be required to pay their workers minimally the PWM Wages, which will continue to rise till 2028.   Yet To Become a Security Officer? Start your journey in the security industry in a few easy steps. Apply for Security Officer Licence Attend 3 compulsory Security Officer Courses (Basic Licensing Units) Apply for Security ID Read our in-depth step-by-step guide on how to apply to become a Security Officer. From 1 January 2024 as an SO, your basic salary will be protected at $2,650 (exclusive of incentives and bonuses) Security Officer (SO) to Senior Security Officer (SSO) The next step in the journey is moving up to Senior Security Officer (SSO). You will assume more responsibility and potentially be in charge of a few Officers. To become an SSO you will have to work as an SO for a minimum of 6 Months and complete 2 certificate modules: Manage Disorderly Conduct and Threatening Behaviour Perform Remote Surveillance Function From 1 January 2024 as an SSO, your basic salary will be protected at $2,950 (exclusive of incentives and bonuses) Senior Security Officer (SSO) to Security Supervisor (SS) So now you are an SSO and you feel that you can handle more responsibility you can move up to Security Supervisor. You will be able to handle larger compounds and be in charge of more Officers. To become an SS you will have to work as an SSO for a minimum of 1 year and complete 1 Advanced Licensing Unit and 2 Advanced Modules: Advanced Licensing Unit: Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers Course) Complete 2 out of 3 Advanced Modules: Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel) Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework) Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risks) From 1 January 2024 as an SS, your basic salary will be protected at $3,250 (exclusive of incentives and bonuses) Security Supervisor (SS) to Senior Security Supervisor (SSS) To become an SSS you will have to work as an SS for a minimum of 1 year and 6 months and complete 4 Advanced Modules: Monitor and Review Security Operations Perform Monitoring and Reporting Duties at Central Command Centre Conduct Operation Briefing and Debriefing Deploy Security Equipment From 1 January 2024 as an SSS, your basic salary will be protected at $3,550 (exclusive of incentives and bonuses)

Benefits of Being a Security Officer Stable Career – The Security Industry is a necessary function and will always require more manpower – Career Progression is straightforward and attainable – Not just a man’s job, women are allowed to work as security officers too! Low Requirements – Low Educational Requirements (Basic English Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills Still Required) – No Age Limit (As long as deemed healthy enough to work) Progressive Wage Model – Minimum Guaranteed Pay Exclusive of Incentives and Bonuses Acestes is awarded the PW Mark Plus for its commitment to paying Progressive Wages accurately and on time. Step 1: Security Clearance from PLRD To be able to work as a Security Officer the most important thing that you need is the Security Officer License and to apply for a Security Officer License, you need to get security clearance by the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department (PLRD) Login to Gobusiness Licensing with your Singpass – Refer to our Step-by-Step Guide on how to apply for your PLRD License – Payment of $16 application fee and a wait time of 2 weeks Step 2: Security Training Courses You will have to successfully complete 3 Basic Licensing Units (BLU) to obtain your security license 1. Provide Guard & Patrol Services + Access Control Management 2. Handle Security Incidents and Services 3. Recognise Terrorist Threat (Threat Observation) For more information about our courses, Call or Whatsapp our training centre @9825 8394. If you have prior experience in the Singapore Police Force (SPF) or Military Police, you may be eligible for exemption from certain training courses. You may view any exemptions under training status from your PLRD License application. Step 3: Collection of Security ID Card After completing your security training, you will be able to book an appointment to collect your security ID card. – Login to USE Customer Service Centre Portal with your Singpass – Fill up your details and choose a timing to pick up your security ID card USE Customer Service Centre 200 Jalan Sultan #03-24 Textile Centre Singapore 199018 Contact number: 63346393 Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm Last Tuesday of the Month: 9 am – 1 pm Closed on Public Holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Existing Security Officers (SO)  Existing Security Officers (SO) will be required to complete; Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment) by 31 Dec 2025 to meet the new licensing conditions. If not complete by the deadline, the officer will not be able to be deployed for SO Duties. Starting 1st January 2024 SOs will be required to complete Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Functions) to be eligible for promotion to SSO. Existing Security Officers (SSO)  Existing Senior Security Officers (SSO) will be required to complete; Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Functions) by 31 Dec 2025 to meet the new licensing conditions. If not complete by the deadline, the officer will not be able to be deployed for SSO Duties. Starting 1st January 2024, SSOs will be required to complete Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Functions) to be eligible for promotion to SS.   New Security Officers (SOs) From 1 January 2024, New Security Officers (SO) Will be required to take the enhanced Basic Licensing Unit (BLU) Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management, as well as the other 2 original BLUs to obtain their PLRD License. Required SOA: 1. Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment)*(New)* 2. Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats) 3. Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)   License Renewal (All Officers) Security Officers whose licenses are expiring on or after 1 January 2024 will be informed to attempt the online refresher quiz from 1 October 2023 (three months before their license expiry). PLRD will send out a renewal notice to the Security Officers three months prior to their license expiry with a link to the quiz. The quiz is a 20 question MCQ that will cost $20 and officers will have unlimited attempts to finish the quiz.   Information from the Ministry of Home Affairs New Course requirements License Renewal Quiz