Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Corrective & Security Services

    Specialities

    Corrections, Rehabilitation, Security

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    980 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507708
    The Singapore Prison Service protects society through the safe and secure custody of offenders. We take the lead in providing guidance to offenders under our charge and assist them in their reintegration upon their release. We cooperate with our partners in aftercare and prevention, working with them to rehabilitate, renew, and restart the lives of offenders so they can become productive members of society. As Captains of Lives, our team of uniformed officers and civilian staff work together to inspire everyone at every chance towards a society without reoffending.

    Our mission statement

    VisionAs Captains of Lives, we inspire everyone, at every chance, towards a society without re-offending.MissionAs a correctional agency, we enforce secure custody of offenders and rehabilitate them, for a safe Singapore.

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    Reviews overview

    4.313 ratings in total
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    85%
    Rate salary as high or average
    92%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Singapore Prison Service?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the Singapore Prison Service appreciate the opportunities for learning and self-development, as well as the meaningful and impactful nature of their work, helping offenders and making a difference in people's lives. The work environment is described as friendly, helpful and supportive, with good teamwork among colleagues. Reviewers also highlighted the good pay, bonuses and benefits as positive aspects of working at the organisation.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as work-life balance issues due to the nature of the job and shift work. Employees may also face a heavy workload and be required to complete tasks within short timeframes. Additionally, a few reviewers mentioned that facilities and resources, such as systems and canteen, could be improved.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Prison Officer
    Apr 2023
    Singapore
    Physical and mentally challenged.
    The good thingsGreat exposure and opportunities to self upgrade
    The challengesPoor work life balance due to the nature of the job.
    5.0
    Data Executive
    Jan 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Eye opening exercise
    The good things- work life balance - staff are approachable and helpful - willingness to teach
    The challenges- systems are rather obsolete - no canteen (canteen was shut down due to covid-19) - if you are not living in the east it would be quite inconvenient
    5.0
    Assistant Executive (Personnel)
    Nov 2022
    Good opportunity to work in an environment where you can be rotated to learn new job skills
    The good thingsProximity to home Stable income Performance Bonus 13th Month Bonus Long Service Award
    The challengesThe unavoidable transformation where selected staff had to be deployed to the Ministry of Home Affairs (Phoenix Park) to form the HR shared services resource pool.
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