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ICA Sergeant “We work as a team at the Commands to deter, detect and respond to security threats. It is a critical task that requires positive vibes, vigilance and acute observation. Every work day is a different challenge and an exciting one. I look forward to overcoming these challenges at work every day. Bring it on!” SGT Shthesd

Securing our Borders

As an ICA Sergeant, you are part of the Home Team in safeguarding Singapore's safety and security. You are responsible for ensuring legitimate and lawful movement of people, goods and conveyances through our borders. Be challenged to think on your feet to protect, secure and inspire lives.

Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all.

Entry Requirements

Poly diploma/GCE/Nitec*

Be physically fit

Normal colour vision

Singapore citizenship

*Polytechnic diploma, General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘A’ Level, 5 GCE ‘O’ Level passes, Higher Nitec or Nitec

Remuneration

Educational Qualification

Starting Monthly Salary

Diploma
(5 local Polytechnics / NAFA / LASALLE)

$2,500 to $2,791

GCE ‘A’ Level (including a 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

*The starting monthly salary will vary according to assessment during the interview, relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service.

Welfare & Benefits

14-18 Days

Vacation Leave

plus 14 days sick leave, 60 days hospitalisation leave

85% Medical &

Dental Fee Subsidy

medical capped at $20 per visit for self and dependents below 18 years old. Dental capped at $120 per year for self

Group

Insurance

under MINDEF & MHA in recognition of contributions & risks ICA officers face

Sponsorship for

Continuous Education

monthly allowance of up to $1000 or up to $12,000 per year

Performance &

Annual Bonuses

based on individual & company performance

$30,000

Sign-on Bonus

and attractive retention payouts

Training

To prepare for a career as an ICA Sergeant, you will undergo a 20-week non-residential ICA Basic Course (Sergeant) at the Home Team Academy.

Job Deployment

You will be deployed at one of the Commands – Woodlands, Tuas or Coastal Command for your foundational posting. As part of career development, you will be exposed to different ICA job functions, including specialised functions such as Radiographic Image Analyst, Security Sensitive Materials Officer, First Response Team Officer. There are also opportunities for postings to the Air and Sea Domains, staff units and overseas job postings.

Trained and equipped with cutting-edge technology to deter, detect and respond to security threats at our borders, you'll grow and develop in a fulfilling career as Guardian of our Borders.

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