Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is rigorous as SID officers are entrusted with sensitive information to safeguard Singapore’s security and interests.

Past and present SID officers maintain discretion and uphold the highest standards of integrity at all times.

We assess applicants on their skills, knowledge, professional attributes, as well as organisational suitability. You will also be required to undergo a security vetting process to determine your suitability for employment.

We will ensure that your personal information is treated with the utmost confidentiality and care.

Here are the key elements of our recruitment process:

	MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
	We welcome applicants from all backgrounds as long as you are a Singapore citizen.
	SECURITY VETTING
	All applicants will have to undergo a comprehensive security vetting process. You will be required to provide personal information and fill up a Security Information Questionnaire. You should ensure that your responses at each stage are accurate and truthful.
	MENTAL WELLNESS
	You are required to complete a Mental Health Declaration so that we can assess your suitability for the job you applied for. Declaring past mental wellness issues will not automatically disqualify you from working in SID. SID has a supportive and inclusive approach towards officers with mental wellness concerns.
	TIMELINE
	On average, the recruitment process will take about five months from the date of application, due to the classified nature of our work. We will contact you within two weeks from the date of your application.
	OUTCOME OF APPLICATION
	You will be informed of your application outcome via email. Due to the confidentiality of the selection process, SID will not be able to share the reasons behind unsuccessful applications.

In general, applicants will go through the following stages. The timelines are indicative.