Prisoners display artistic flair A guaranteed roof over their heads and three square meals a day do not mean prisoners here are oblivious to the pressures of the free world outside.
Inmates serve up Father's Day family treat Twelve inmates celebrated Father's Day with their families yesterday as part of the Yellow Ribbon Project's...
Singapore Prison Service Employee Value Proposition
Be a Leader in Contributing to a Safe and Secure Singapore
As officers in Singapore Prison Service (SPS), we are Captains of Lives (COLs) to offenders under our custody. We are committed to maintain a high level of security through instilling discipline to facilitate the rehabilitation of the inmates As a COL, you play a fundamental role in protecting the society through the safe custody and rehabilitation of offenders, working closely with other Home Team officers to build a safe and secure Singapore.
Experience both professional and personal growth
Everyday is a learning experience here in SPS. Opportunities are available in SPS for your talents and capabilities to be discovered and nurtured. As a staff of SPS, you will enjoy ample opportunities for training and upgrading that will allow you to grow and develop as an individual of a highly trained and motivated team.
Maximise your Potential as a COL
We place strong emphasis in the learning and development of our officers and we work with you to maximize your potential in SPS. As a COL, you can look forward to a fulfilling and diverse range of career opportunities as well as extensive opportunities to advance your career in operations work or specialist functions. It is our belief that every COL will come out a richer, more mature and developed individual than when he/she first joined SPS.
Why Join Us?
We want committed and driven individuals who aspire to be an integral partner in the Criminal Justice System, and protect society through the safe custody of offenders, as well as the rehabilitation of inmates. We want individuals who want both a challenging and meaningful career.
You will be seen as one of our 'Captains of Lives', and be part of a highly trained and motivated team, which plays a pivotal role in steering and helping inmates re-integrate into society.
You will also have fun in Prisons Department as it is not all about work. With a host of welfare benefits we offer, our staff and their families can easily relax and have fun too. Their challenging jobs are balanced with recreational activities including trips to the Sungei Buloh Nature Park and Redang Island in Malaysia. We are also constantly finding more ways to ensure that our staff continue to enjoy their work in a productive and supportive environment.
So if you think you thrive on teamwork and have the flair to lead, a career in the Prisons Department will be perfect for you. You must be ready to play a multi-faceted role as disciplinarian, mentor and teacher or counsellor to the offenders and work with fellow colleagues to bring about change. Above all, you need to help these offenders renew and restart their lives upon their release.
