The Special Tactics And Rescue (STAR) Unit is an elite political tactical unit within the Singapore Police Force.

How elite?

Here's a video.

Dope.

Job opening

Well, this elite tactical unit appears to have an opening recently.

And SPF posted this on their Facebook page on Monday, October 1.

[STAR Recruitment 2018]

Have you got what it takes to be an elite Tactical officer within the Singapore Police Force? Join the Singapore Police Force's Special Tactics And Rescue (STAR) Unit now.

Visit https://bit.ly/2zHMt9m or email us at [email protected] to find out more.

Now posting an opening for an elite tactical officer for an elite tactical unit on Facebook seems like a perfect place for super serious, super qualified people.

And it was.

Candidates

Here are some of the candidates in the post's comment section.

World class.

Actual requirements

In case you are thinking of joining, here are the actual requirements needed.

Here are the responsibilities.

The Special Tactics And Rescue (STAR) Unit of the Special Operations Command (SOC) provides the SPF with the highest level of tactical armed response. As a STAR officer, you will be called upon to apprehend armed and dangerous criminals, rescue hostages, provide security coverage for key functions, provide close protection escort for high-risk prisoners and deal with any high risk criminal incidents within the Singapore Territorial Waters.

We will train and equip you for the job. You may also be selected and further developed to take on highly specialised roles such as Assaulter, Sniper or Assault Diver.

To be part of this elite tactical unit, you must be tenacious, resilient and be mentally and physically strong. You must also possess the ability to work in a team to achieve a common goal.

Here are the requirements

• PES status of A or B1 L1(for male applicants)

• 5 GCE 'O' Level credits or NITEC

• Normal colour vision

• Able to swim continuously for at least 50m using breaststroke

• Male applicants must have fulfilled their National Service liabilities. Those who are in full-time National Service (SPF/SAF/SCDF) will not be considered.

And here are the details if you do get chosen

- Candidates who are selected will be placed on contract and undergo a two-month selection course.

- Candidates who pass the selection course will be emplaced onto the permanent scheme and embark on a seven-month course to be certified as STAR officers.

The application date is from October 1 to 30, and if you're serious in joining them, you can apply here.

Image collated from SPF's Facebook and YouTube