Singapore Prison Service Careers and Employment

About the company

Company size
1,001 to 5,000
Industry
Government & Public Administration
Headquarters
Singapore
Link
Singapore Prison Service website

The Singapore Prison Service (SPS), is a uniformed organisation established in 1946, under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

From performing a custodial function to becoming a leading correctional agency with a stellar safety and security track record, SPS has progressed and transformed over the decades to become a leader in corrections, adopting an evidence-informed approach in rehabilitating inmates. In partnership and collaboration with Social Service Agencies (SSAs), Home Team Departments (HTDs) and the community, SPS has achieved low and stable recidivism rate over the years. SPS takes pride in fulfilling its tagline of ‘Rehab, Renew, Restart’.

The tagline emphasises the commitment of SPS and its staff to rehabilitate inmates who desire to change, so that they can renew and restart their lives for the better.

SPS has been recognised as one of Singapore’s Best Employers – our staff, known as Captains of Lives, have been identified as highly engaged individuals. As Captains of Lives, we inspire everyone, at every chance, towards a society without re-offending.

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prison officer in Changi

on January 8, 2023

Unique job

Dealing with inmates is a unique job and working inside prison is unlike others. Job can become mundane overtime. Will need to learn other skills to apply in your work .

Prison Officer in Singapore

on July 19, 2021

Career progression

Excellent. I would love to be employ back by SPS as RO. Sadly there isnt any opening yet. Definitely i do encourage Singaporean to join as you may also upgrade your education while gaining some real life experiences. Good luck.

Assistant Executive in Upper Changi

on July 13, 2021

Toxic

They gave me a performance management review in less than one week before they asked me to turn in my position. We are allowed to use our phones to listen to music and things like that, and because of that, I get fired? They even had the cheek to say I could stay another 2 weeks but without getting paid. Who would want that? It's toxic especially the Staff Management Branch.

Prison Education Personnal in Upper Changi road

on March 25, 2021

Interesting and meaningful

The job entail education, rehabitation and social skill for the trainee and help them to intergrate back to the society.Understanding and empathy towards the trainee will help to resolve many difference between the trainer and trainee.It help to build trust and bonding between them

Prison officer in Singapore

on March 4, 2020

Nil

Need a very good stamina, patience, people-oriented and good listener. Friendly but yet assertive. Ready to react. Build good rapport with the people your work with and also the inmates so your work will be a pleasant one.

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