The PWM was introduced as a licensing condition for all security agencies operating in Singapore. Discussion led by the Union and NTUC, the Labour Movement pushed through the PWM framework at the Security Tripartite Cluster and was supported by the Government parties and Employers of the Security Industry.
All SAs must meet the following requirements in 2020.
Job level | Monthly basic salary (2022) | Responsibilities |
Chief security officer |
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At least 2 years as a senior security supervisor + 3 diploma modules | ||
Senior security supervisor | ≥ $2,240.00 |
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At least 1 year 6 months as a security supervisor + 4 advanced modules (Full advanced certificate) | ||
Security supervisor | ≥ $2,040.00 |
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At least 1 year as a senior security officer + 1 Advanced Licensing Unit + 2 advanced modules | ||
Senior security officer | ≥ $1,830.00 |
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At least 6 months as a security officer + 2 certificate modules | ||
Security officer | ≥ $1,650.00 |
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2 Basic Licensing Units + “Recognise Terrorist Threats” (by 1 Jan 2020 onwards) | ||
New applicant |
Basic wage floor
Job level | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
Security officer | ≥ $1,650 | ≥ $2,650 | ≥ $2,870 | ≥ $3,090 | ≥ $3,310 | ≥ $3,530 |
Senior security officer | ≥ $1,830 | ≥ $2,950 | ≥ $3,170 | ≥ $3,390 | ≥ $3,610 | ≥ $3,830 |
Security supervisor | ≥ $2,040 | ≥ $3,250 | ≥ $3,470 | ≥ $3,690 | ≥ $3,910 | ≥ $4,130 |
Senior security supervisor | ≥ $2,240 | ≥ $3,550 | ≥ $3,770 | ≥ $3,990 | ≥ $4,210 | ≥ $4,430 |
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