My Future Career

Introduction

To become a police officer has always been my dream. Since young, I am inspired by those police

officers who patrol around the neighborhood. They look smart in their uniform and they are

highly armed with weapons. It has also given me the impression that they are always on the

service to serve the country. It is indeed honored to be in the police uniform.

Job Scope

To be in the police line, there are many areas of job scopes which have to be performed by various groups. Besides police officers, there many other groups such as the Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) unit, Police Tactical unit, Traffic Police and Criminal Investigation Department(CID). Each of these groups carries different tasks and functions which give the opportunity to experience frontline policing, investigative work and special operations. For example, the STAR unit is an elite force, trained to engage in highly critical operations such as the rescue of hostages and disarming of dangerous criminals, with speed and stealth.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR THE JOB

The ranks achieved when joining the Singapore Police Force (SPF) is base on the academic

attained which is at least five GCE ‘O’ level and the Physical Enrolment Status (PES) must not

below the ‘B’ grade. There is also a minimum requirement for height which is 1.62 meters. Our

eyesight must be good and must not exceed 500 degrees for each eye.

FUTURE CAREER PROSPECTS

There are many prospects of becoming a police officer. As the rankings get higher, your pay will also increase. Every rank will go along with the salary range. If we have been serving the SPF for long years, that particular police officer will eventually be promoted. We can also be a senior

police officer to serve the SPF.

CONCLUSION

A police officer is expected to perform demanding task. Becoming a police officer can gain more

knowledge about the law and order. I take these entire tasks as a challenge to face in life.