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
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Diploma
(5 local Polytechnics / NAFA / LASALLE)
$2,830 to $3,193
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GCE ‘A’ Level (including a pass in GP / KI)
IB Diploma / NUS High School Diploma
$2,709 to $3,193
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Higher Nitec / Nitec
GCE ‘O’ Level
$2,200 to $2,526
*The starting monthly salary will vary according to assessment during the interview, relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service.
Welfare & Benefits
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. Officers will be required to wear designated training attire, including those approved for physical training, during their Basic Course.
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.
