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If you are retiring or retired from the Home Team, find out about key industries and career pathways that you may want to explore for your career transition.

Security Industry

600

Security service providers

240

Security agencies - most are small and medium-sized enterprises

47,000

Active security officers - 90% are
non-PMETs

The security industry supports the Home Team to protect the environment where we live and work. It protects a variety of places, such as:

Educational institutions
Commercial properties
Industrial sites
Residential buildings
Government and Statutory Board buildings

Industry Trends and Skills in Demand

Major trends shaping the security industry and the accompanying skills in demand are as follows:

Trends	Skills in Demand
Emerging technologies changing the security landscape	Security surveillance management Robotics and automation application
Redesigning job processes to meet security challenges and maximise productivity	Contract management Innovation management Strategic planning
Global threat of terrorism requiring a comprehensive levelling up of security efforts	Deterrence Incidence response Quality assurance and audit Security risk analysis Security threat research Threat observation

Find out more about the Skills Framework for Security

Selected Job Roles and Relevant Training

Chief Security Officer

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Leads and sets strategic directions for the security agency
Oversees responses to incidents, designing contingency plans and developing security plans

Some key technical skills required:

Security Event Management
Manpower Planning
Marketing Management
Strategic Planning

Some key generic skills required:

Leadership
Decision Making
Developing People

Relevant Training Programmes

WSQ Diploma in Security Management

Diploma in Police & Security Studies

Temasek Polytechnic (Part time, 2.5 years)

Diploma in Security & Fire Safety Studies

Temasek Polytechnic (Part time, 2.5 years)

Senior Security Supervisor

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Plan, deploy and conduct security operations audits
Assess and mitigate security risks
Coach and assess performance of security personnel

Some key technical skills required:

Information Collection
Manpower Planning
Security Event Management
Security Risk Analysis

Some key generic skills required:

Developing People
Decision Making
Problem Solving

Relevant Training Programmes

WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security Supervision

Security Consultant

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Conduct security audits and risk assessments
Recommend security measures and develop security protection plans

Some key technical skills required:

Security Risk Analysis
Security Threat Research
Conflict Resolution Management
Robotics and Automation Application

Some key generic skills required:

Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Digital Literacy

Relevant Training Programmes

WSQ Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment (Module)

WSQ Manage Security Operations (Module)

Office Commanding/ Operations Manager

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Lead a department of Auxiliary Police Officers
Mitigate security risks, prepare operations orders and oversee responses to incidents and emergencies

Some key technical skills required:

Information Collection
Security Event Management
Performance Management
Manpower Planning

Some key generic skills required:

Developing People
Decision Making
Resource Management

Relevant Training Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Management and Security Studies

Singapore University of Social Sciences (3 to 4 years)

Diploma in Police & Security Studies

Temasek Polytechnic (Part time, 2.5 years)

Auxiliary Police Officer Supervisor/ Team Leader

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Lead security team to protect assigned premises, assets and personnel
Conduct team briefings and make critical decisions during operations

Some key technical skills required:

Environmental Observation
Manpower Planning
Security Event Management
Capability Development

Some key generic skills required:

Teamwork
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Skills

Relevant Training Programmes

WSQ Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework(Module) - Certis Cisco Security Pte Ltd (about 18 hours)
WSQ Diploma in Security Management: Develop a Manpower Deployment Plan (Module) - Apro Training Centre Pte Ltd (29 hours)

Logistics Industry

The logistics industry is an indispensable enabler of the global economy. It connects suppliers to manufacturers and merchants to customers, both domestically and globally.

It is a key growth sector that contributes to the transportation and storage sector of our economy. The logistics sector:

Has been identified as a growth industry under the Industry Transformation Plan
Contributes to 7.4% of Singapore's gross domestic product
Is part of Transportation and Storage sector and in 2015 contributed to the employment of 237,000 workers

The Singapore logistics sector consists of the following key functions that support our competitiveness in manufacturing, global trade and domestic services:

Contract logistics
Freight forwarding
Land transportation

With growing customers' expectations and rapid technological advancements, logistics companies today are continuously developing new capabilities and value-added services to stay competitive.

Industry Trends

The major trends include:

Trends	Description
Omni-channel logistics	Integrated logistics solutions that seamlessly support dynamic delivery and fulfilment across multiple channels
On demand logistics solutions	Utilising the power of crowdsourcing and flexible workforce to meet customers’ dynamic needs
Big data	Analysing data to optimise assets, jobs and creation of new business models
3D printing	On-demand production of goods for customers on-site
Anticipatory logistics	Leveraging predictive algorithms to boost efficiency and enhance capacity and network utilisation
Robotics and automation	Technological solutions enable new levels of productivity and operations improvement

Skills in Demand

There is a growing need for professionals with specialised skills such as:

Skills	Description
Logistics information systems	IT system design and data analysis to optimise supply chain
Vertical specialisation	Supply chain customisation for specialised sectors like Food, Healthcare and Chemicals etc.
Logistics solutions	Supply chain planning, design and engineering to optimise transport, inventory management and service quality
Programme management	Project coordination for the development and execution of logistics solutions for key clients

Find out more about the Skills Framework for Logistics.

Selected Job Roles and Relevant Training

Warehouse Operations Executive

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Plan and implement complex warehouse processes, operations and technology
Explore solutions and analyse feasibility of plans

Some key technical skills required:

Automation Design
Warehouse Administration
Warehouse Space Utilisation
Warehouse Layout Design

Some key generic skills required:

Resource Management
Leadership
Problem Solving

Relevant Training Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management with Minor - Singapore University of Social Sciences (4 years)
Diploma in Business Practice (Supply Chain Management) - Nanyang Polytechnic (2.5 years)
Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Systems Management) - Temasek Polytechnic (2.5 years)

Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Identify, assess and advise on risks arising from workplace
Recommend and implement measures to minimise risks

Some key technical skills required:

Dangerous Goods Management
Environmental Protection Management
Warehouse Facility Management
Warehousing Occupational Health and Safety Management

Some key generic skills required:

Problem Solving
Service Orientation
Teamwork

Relevant Training Programmes

Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management) - Republic Polytechnic (Part Time, 2.5 years)
Higher NITEC in Logistics for International Logistics - Institute of Technical Education (2 years)

Transport Assistant Manager/ Transport Executive

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Plan and implement complex transport processes, operations and technology
Supervise a transport operations team

Some key technical skills required:

Dangerous Goods Management
Livestock Cargo Administration
Transportation Hub Administration
Stakeholder Management

Some key generic skills required:

Decision Making
Resource Management
Problem Solving

Relevant Training Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management with Minor - Singapore University of Social Sciences (4 years)
Diploma in Engineering (Operations and Engineering Management) - Republic Polytechnic (Part Time, 2.5 years)
Higher NITEC in Logistics for International Logistics - Institute of Technical Education (2 years)

Shipping Specialist/ Freight Executive

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Handle specialised custom clearance activities from preparation, application to inspection
Plan complex freight and develop freight solutions

Some key technical skills required:

Data and Statistical Analytics
Cargo Issuance and Dispatch
International Trade Legislation Compliance
Cargo Tracking System Administration

Some key generic skills required:

Problem Solving
Resource Management
Decision Making

Relevant Training Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Singapore University of Social Sciences ( 3 to 4 years)
Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Nanyang Polytechnic (1 year)

Logistics Solution Manager

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Manage the processes of logistics solution business development
Lead a department and make business decisions

Some key technical skills required:

Data and Statistical Analytics
Material Flow Modelling
Supply Chain Solutioning
Logistics Solution Project Management

Some key generic skills required:

Communication
Problem Solving
Service Orientation

Relevant Training Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management with Minor - Singapore University of Social Sciences (4 years)
Diploma in Business Studies - Ngee Ann Polytechnic (3 years)
Diploma in International Trade and Logistics - Temasek Polytechnic (3 years)
Diploma in Business Process and Systems Engineering - Temasek Polytechnic (3 years)

Logistics Contract Manager

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

Manage multiple logistics programmes
Lead programmes and make business decisions

Some key technical skills required:

Contract Preparation, Evaluation, Negotiation and Tendering
Data and Statistical Analytics
Supply Chain Solutioning
Material Management

Some key generic skills required:

Communication
Problem Solving
Managing Diversity

Relevant Training Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management with Minor - Singapore University of Social Sciences (3 to 4 years)
Diploma in Business Practice (Supply Chain Management) - Nanyang Polytechnic (2.5 years)
Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management - Temasek Polytechnic (3 years)
Diploma in Engineering (Operations & Systems Management) - Temasek Polytechnic (2.5 years)
Diploma in Security & Fire Safety Studies - Temasek Polytechnic (2.5 years)

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Industry Trends and Skills in Demand

Selected Job Roles and Relevant Training

Role Requirements

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Relevant Training Programmes

WSQ Diploma in Security Management

Diploma in Police & Security Studies

Diploma in Security & Fire Safety Studies

Role Requirements

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Relevant Training Programmes

WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security Supervision

Role Requirements

Some key functions:

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Relevant Training Programmes

WSQ Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment (Module)

WSQ Manage Security Operations (Module)

Role Requirements

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Relevant Training Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Management and Security Studies

Diploma in Police & Security Studies

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