SECURITY OFFICER LICENCES

SECURITY OFFICER LICENCES

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Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs (a) what is the proportion of licences that are issued to non-Singapore citizens to work as security officers; and (b) what proportion of licensees are not working in that industry.

Mr Wong Kan Seng: Approximately 15% of security officer licences are issued to non-citizens. This is made up of permanent residents and foreigners accounting for about 5% and 10% respectively.

Under the Private Security Industry Act, employers are required to inform the licensing officer whenever they employ or terminate the services of a licensed security officer. Based on the notifications from employers, approximately 71% of security officer licensees are currently employed as security officers. Security officer licences are tied to the individual, rather than the employer, and are issued for a five-year period. Licensees who are not working in the security industry could either be attending security-related courses or working in other industries.

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