SPF | Apply for In-House Employer of Security Officer
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SPF | Apply for In-House Employer of Security Officer
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Apply for In-House Employer of Security Officer
Please ensure that you have read all the necessary information before applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply via GoBusiness
Information on Employee Matters
NOTICE
Counter Services by Appointment Only
Dear Customers,
With effect from 1 August 2021, members of the public who wish to utilise counter services at the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department, Police Cantonment Complex (391 New Bridge Road) would be required to make an appointment in advance.
To register for an appointment, please use the following link at www.picktime.com/policelicensing
Upon successful registration, members of the public will receive a notification with details of the scheduled appointments.
For enquiries, please use our online services at www.police.gov.sg/licence, reach us using FormSG at
http://www.go.gov.sg/PLRD
or email us at
SPF_Licensing_Feedback@spf.gov.sg
.
Thank you.
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Content Overview
You need to register as an In-House Employer with the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department before your company, business entity or a management corporation or MCST (Management Corporation Strata Title) can employ licensed Security Officers or Private Investigators.
1.1 Types of Applications
Types of Applications
Validity
Fees (Non-Refundable)
New In-House Employer Registration
-
-
Withdrawal to In-House Employer Registration
N/A
N/A
Amendment to existing In-House Employer Registration
N/A
N/A
De-Registration of In-House Employer Registration
N/A
N/A
New
Your company is required to register as an In-House Employer before employing licensed Security Officers or Private Investigators. Your company will need to appoint a company representative to be the point-of-contact with the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department. This person may be a Human Resource officer or security manager. The appointed representative will represent the In-House Employer on all matters relating to notification of employment and cessation of licensed Security Officers or Private Investigators
Withdrawal
Your company may withdraw the registration to be an In-House Employer at any time before the registration is approved.
Amend Registration Details
Your company can amend the following information of the registered In-House Employer:
Details and representative of In-House Employer
Business name
Operating address
Employment or cessation of Security Officer or Private Investigator
Security Officer's employment grade
Individual authorization (not applicable to company)
De-Registration
Your company is permitted to de-register as an In-House Employer at any time.
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1.2 Documents Required
New
No supporting document is required.
Withdrawal
No supporting document is required.
Amend Registration Details
Your company is required to obtain the following documents before amending the information of the registered In-House Employer.
Information to be amended
Requirements
Fees
Details and representative ofIn-House Employer
No documents required
No fees required
Business name
Latest ACRA’s business profile
Operating address
Employment or cessation of Security Officer or Private Investigator
No documents required
Security Officer's employment grade
Individual Authorization (not applicable to company)
De-Registration
No supporting document is required.
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1.3 Submission of Application
You will be directed to GoBusiness webpage, which will require you to sign in using your CorpPass
The process may take around 15-20 minutes to complete.
APPLY
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1.4 Estimated Completion Time
Types of Applications
Processing Time
New
Processing time is about 3-4 weeks from the receipt of the registration submission and the necessary supporting documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
Your company will be notified of the outcome via GoBusiness Licensing.
Withdrawal
Processing time is immediate upon the submission of your withdrawal request.
Amend Registration Details
Processing time is about 3-4 weeks from the receipt of the registration submission and the necessary supporting documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
Your company will be notified of the outcome via GoBusiness Licensing.
De-Registration
About 3-4 weeks from the receipt of Request to De-register. Your company will be notified of the outcome via email.
Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes
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1.5 Contact Details
If you have any query on this e-service, you can send it via
SPF Feedback
. For technical issue, please include a screenshot of the issue (max 7MB).
Share This Content
Resources
Resources
Links
GoBusiness
If you are familiar with the application requirements and wish to apply now, please proceed to
GoBusiness
Licensing. CorpPass is required for login to GoBusiness Licensing.
Relevant Legislation Act
Private Security Industry Act 2007
Private Security Industry (Conduct) Regulations 2009
Private Security Industry (Private Investigation and Security Agencies) Regulations 2009
Publications
On Private Investigators
WSQ module on ‘Perform investigation activities in compliance with legal requirements (PI)
’
On Security Officers
Recommended Uniform for Security Officers
Employment Guide for Security Industry – Information for Security Agencies & Officers by MOM
Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices by MOM
Recommended List of Equipment in a Security Guardroom
Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For details, visit
ScamShield Website
.
SPF has now added more payment methods for your convenience, including Credit / Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayNow.
Some e-services may experience intermittent disruptions from 28
th
April 2026 (Tue) 22:00hrs to 23:59hrs due to a scheduled maintenance.
1
/
3
Landing page banner
Apply for In-House Employer of Security Officer
Please ensure that you have read all the necessary information before applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply via GoBusiness
Information on Employee Matters
NOTICE
Counter Services by Appointment Only
Dear Customers,
With effect from 1 August 2021, members of the public who wish to utilise counter services at the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department, Police Cantonment Complex (391 New Bridge Road) would be required to make an appointment in advance.
To register for an appointment, please use the following link at www.picktime.com/policelicensing
Upon successful registration, members of the public will receive a notification with details of the scheduled appointments.
For enquiries, please use our online services at www.police.gov.sg/licence, reach us using FormSG at
http://www.go.gov.sg/PLRD
or email us at
SPF_Licensing_Feedback@spf.gov.sg
.
Thank you.
Book an Appointment
Read more
Read less
Content Overview
You need to register as an In-House Employer with the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department before your company, business entity or a management corporation or MCST (Management Corporation Strata Title) can employ licensed Security Officers or Private Investigators.
1.1 Types of Applications
Types of Applications
Validity
Fees (Non-Refundable)
New In-House Employer Registration
-
-
Withdrawal to In-House Employer Registration
N/A
N/A
Amendment to existing In-House Employer Registration
N/A
N/A
De-Registration of In-House Employer Registration
N/A
N/A
New
Your company is required to register as an In-House Employer before employing licensed Security Officers or Private Investigators. Your company will need to appoint a company representative to be the point-of-contact with the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department. This person may be a Human Resource officer or security manager. The appointed representative will represent the In-House Employer on all matters relating to notification of employment and cessation of licensed Security Officers or Private Investigators
Withdrawal
Your company may withdraw the registration to be an In-House Employer at any time before the registration is approved.
Amend Registration Details
Your company can amend the following information of the registered In-House Employer:
Details and representative of In-House Employer
Business name
Operating address
Employment or cessation of Security Officer or Private Investigator
Security Officer's employment grade
Individual authorization (not applicable to company)
De-Registration
Your company is permitted to de-register as an In-House Employer at any time.
Share This Content
1.2 Documents Required
New
No supporting document is required.
Withdrawal
No supporting document is required.
Amend Registration Details
Your company is required to obtain the following documents before amending the information of the registered In-House Employer.
Information to be amended
Requirements
Fees
Details and representative ofIn-House Employer
No documents required
No fees required
Business name
Latest ACRA’s business profile
Operating address
Employment or cessation of Security Officer or Private Investigator
No documents required
Security Officer's employment grade
Individual Authorization (not applicable to company)
De-Registration
No supporting document is required.
Share This Content
1.3 Submission of Application
You will be directed to GoBusiness webpage, which will require you to sign in using your CorpPass
The process may take around 15-20 minutes to complete.
APPLY
Share This Content
1.4 Estimated Completion Time
Types of Applications
Processing Time
New
Processing time is about 3-4 weeks from the receipt of the registration submission and the necessary supporting documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
Your company will be notified of the outcome via GoBusiness Licensing.
Withdrawal
Processing time is immediate upon the submission of your withdrawal request.
Amend Registration Details
Processing time is about 3-4 weeks from the receipt of the registration submission and the necessary supporting documents, if required. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.
Your company will be notified of the outcome via GoBusiness Licensing.
De-Registration
About 3-4 weeks from the receipt of Request to De-register. Your company will be notified of the outcome via email.
Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes
Share This Content
1.5 Contact Details
If you have any query on this e-service, you can send it via
SPF Feedback
. For technical issue, please include a screenshot of the issue (max 7MB).
Share This Content
Resources
Resources
Links
GoBusiness
If you are familiar with the application requirements and wish to apply now, please proceed to
GoBusiness
Licensing. CorpPass is required for login to GoBusiness Licensing.
Relevant Legislation Act
Private Security Industry Act 2007
Private Security Industry (Conduct) Regulations 2009
Private Security Industry (Private Investigation and Security Agencies) Regulations 2009
Publications
On Private Investigators
WSQ module on ‘Perform investigation activities in compliance with legal requirements (PI)
’
On Security Officers
Recommended Uniform for Security Officers
Employment Guide for Security Industry – Information for Security Agencies & Officers by MOM
Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices by MOM
Recommended List of Equipment in a Security Guardroom