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Looking for a job or something new? With sign-on bonuses of up to S$30,000, ICA might have exactly what you're looking for.
Attractive benefits.
Are you a fresh graduate wondering about what path to forge in life, unsure which direction to take?
Or are you contemplating a mid-career switch, in search of new skills and experiences?
With its array of monetary benefits such as a sign-on bonus of up to S$30,000 and even sponsorships for further education, perhaps you can consider joining the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Minimal entry requirements
If you’re worried that you might not make the cut for the entry requirements due to a niche university degree or diploma, fret not.
ICA accepts candidates from diverse educational backgrounds — university, polytechnic, GCE or Nitec graduates in any discipline are suitable for the roles.
No relevant experience is required, but you should be physically fit and have normal colour vision.
Prospective “Guardians of our Borders” must also be Singapore citizens.
These general requirements are the same for the roles of an ICA Inspector and ICA Sergeant.
With sign-on bonuses and allowances in the mix, the perks of joining ICA just became even more compelling. Here's a quick salary comparison between ICA Officers and the median in other industries.
Take note that the salaries indicated below are exclusive of frontline allowances.
ICA Inspectors (Degree holders)
As part of their foundational posting, ICA Inspectors are deployed at Woodlands, Tuas or the Coastal Checkpoints. As Singapore’s first line of defence, they are responsible for enforcing laws relating to immigration and managing overall operations at ICA's checkpoints and work units.
Subsequent postings include opportunities for rotations to the Air and Sea Domains, staff units and even overseas job postings.
Here’s an ICA officer who had been rotated to a few postings:
Salaries*
Those with a university degree with First Class Honours or Second (Upper) Class Honours can get a starting monthly salary of S$5,037 to S$5,757.
Meanwhile, those with Second (Lower) Class Honours, Third Class Honours, or a Pass, can get a starting monthly salary of S$4,690 to S$5,529.
In comparison, the overall median gross monthly salary of degree holders is S$4,500.
ICA Sergeants (Diploma / Higher NITEC / NITEC holders)
Like the Inspectors, Sergeants will be deployed at Woodlands, Tuas or the Coastal Checkpoints. They are responsible for ensuring the legitimate and lawful movement of people, goods and conveyances through our borders.
The Sergeants will undertake specialised roles such as Assessment & Investigation Officer, Radiographic Image Analyst, and First Response Team Officer.
Similarly, there are also opportunities for postings to the Air and Sea Domains, staff units and overseas job postings.
Salaries*
Those with a diploma (from the five local Polytechnics, NAFA or LASALLE) can get a starting monthly salary of S$2,750 to S$3,103.
Those with a GCE ‘A’ Level certificate (including a pass in General Paper or Knowledge & Inquiry), IB Diploma or NUS High School Diploma can get a starting monthly salary of S$2,639 to S$3,103.
Meanwhile, those with a Higher Nitec, Nitec or GCE ‘O’ Level certificate, can get a starting monthly salary of S$2,120 to S$2,439.
Comparatively, the overall median gross monthly salary of diploma holders is S$2,900.
*The starting monthly salary will vary according to assessment during the interview, relevant work experience and completion of full-time National Service.
Additional benefits
On top of the competitive starting salary, both Inspectors and Sergeants can look forward to benefits such as:
● Additional performance and annual bonuses;
● 14 to 21 days of vacation leave, 14 days sick leave and 60 days hospitalisation leave;
● 85 per cent medical and dental subsidy;
● Group insurance under MINDEF & MHA. This is in recognition of the contributions & risks ICA officers face, according to ICA’s website.
Apply now
Sounds good?
If you think you have the aptitude and meet the entry requirements for any of the above roles, you can submit your application via Careers@Gov.
This branded article is brought to you by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
Top image from ICA.
