Rejection of Renewal or Application of Security Officer Licence

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs (a) what are the circumstances under which the Singapore Police Force will revoke existing security officer licences or reject new security officer licence applications; (b) what are the requirements that applicants have to fulfil to be eligible for a reinstatement or reconsideration of a revoked/rejected security officer licence; and (c) whether there is any debarment period in place.

Mr Teo Chee Hean: The job of a security officer is to protect lives and properties. All security officers must be licensed and trained before they can be deployed.

In assessing an applicant’s suitability to be licensed, Police take a number of factors into account, including whether the applicant has any criminal record. Successful applicants are required to undergo an approved training programme.

When a security officer breaks the law or breaches licensing conditions, Police will reconsider his suitability to remain in the security industry and may revoke his licence.

Police will consider granting security officer licences to ex-offenders if they have remained crime-free for a period of time. The period of debarment will depend on the nature and severity of the offence committed.