ICA Officer (Direct-Entry Sergeant)

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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) - $2,750 to $3,103 GCE ‘A’ Level holders (including pass in GP / KI), IB Diploma / NUS High School Diploma - $2,639 to $3,103 Higher Nitec, Nitec and GCE ‘O’ Level holders - $2,120 to $2,439 *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 ] • 14 - 18 days vacation leave • Medical & dental subsidies • Group Life insurance • Sponsorship for continuous education • Use of government holiday bungalows • Subsidies for sports and recreation activities • Performance and annual bonuses • Marriage / Child benefits • 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: • Document examination & forgery detection • People, goods and vehicle screening • Profiling techniques • Law and legislation • Firearms training • Control and restraint techniques • Attachment at Checkpoints, Enforcement Division and Services Centres • 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 ] • Physically Fit (Preferably PES A or B for male applicants) • Normal Colour Vision • Possess qualities of leadership, initiative and versatility • 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!

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