The PWM was introduced as a licensing condition for all security agencies operating in Singapore. Discussion led by the Union and NTUC, the Labour Movement pushed through the PWM framework at the Security Tripartite Cluster and was supported by the Government parties and Employers of the Security Industry.
All SAs must meet the following requirements in 2020.
| Job level |
Monthly basic salary (2022) |
Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chief security officer |
• Supervision management • Form and lead security watch groups • Security and contingency planning for major or large events
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| At least 2 years as a senior security supervisor + 3 diploma modules | ||
| Senior security supervisor | ≥ $2,240.00 |
• In charge of security or fire command centre with more than 3 personnel • Conduct security audits and risk assessment • General supervision |
| At least 1 year 6 months as a security supervisor + 4 advanced modules (Full advanced certificate) | ||
| Security supervisor | ≥ $2,040.00 |
• In charge of security or fire command centre with 3 or fewer personnel • Incident management and reporting • Direct supervision • Execute evacuation plans and exercises |
| At least 1 year as a senior security officer + 1 Advanced Licensing Unit + 2 advanced modules | ||
| Senior security officer | ≥ $1,830.00 |
• Operate security and safety systems • Regulate traffic (Road Traffic Act) • Monitor security or fire command centre • Assist ministries, statutory boards or government departments in law enforcement duties • Key press management |
| At least 6 months as a security officer + 2 certificate modules | ||
| Security officer | ≥ $1,650.00 |
• Screening • Patrolling and guarding • Access and egress control • Incident response • Acting as a bodyguard or bouncer |
| 2 Basic Licensing Units + “Recognise Terrorist Threats” (by 1 Jan 2020 onwards) | ||
| New applicant |
Basic wage floor
| Job level | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security officer | ≥ $1,650 | ≥ $2,650 | ≥ $2,870 | ≥ $3,090 | ≥ $3,310 | ≥ $3,530 |
| Senior security officer | ≥ $1,830 | ≥ $2,950 | ≥ $3,170 | ≥ $3,390 | ≥ $3,610 | ≥ $3,830 |
| Security supervisor | ≥ $2,040 | ≥ $3,250 | ≥ $3,470 | ≥ $3,690 | ≥ $3,910 | ≥ $4,130 |
| Senior security supervisor | ≥ $2,240 | ≥ $3,550 | ≥ $3,770 | ≥ $3,990 | ≥ $4,210 | ≥ $4,430 |
PWM with Job Description
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The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is a productivity-based wage progression pathway that aims to increase the salaries of workers through skills upgrading and productivity improvements. It applies to workers in the cleaning, security and landscape sectors.
Wages in these sectors had stagnated because of widespread cheap sourcing and a limited scope for collective bargaining, as prices are locked in once contracts are signed. In turn, the low wages resulted in high turnover and labour shortages.
The PWM benefits workers by mapping out a clear career pathway for their wages to rise along with training and improvements in productivity and standards.
At the same time, higher productivity improves business profits for employers. Service buyers also enjoy better service standards and quality.
The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is a productivity-based wage progression pathway that aims to increase the salaries of workers through skills upgrading and productivity improvements. It applies to workers in the cleaning, security and landscape sectors.
Wages in these sectors had stagnated because of widespread cheap sourcing and a limited scope for collective bargaining, as prices are locked in once contracts are signed. In turn, the low wages resulted in high turnover and labour shortages.
The PWM benefits workers by mapping out a clear career pathway for their wages to rise along with training and improvements in productivity and standards.
At the same time, higher productivity improves business profits for employers. Service buyers also enjoy better service standards and quality.
The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is a productivity-based wage progression pathway that aims to increase the salaries of workers through skills upgrading and productivity improvements. It applies to workers in the cleaning, security and landscape sectors.
Wages in these sectors had stagnated because of widespread cheap sourcing and a limited scope for collective bargaining, as prices are locked in once contracts are signed. In turn, the low wages resulted in high turnover and labour shortages.
The PWM benefits workers by mapping out a clear career pathway for their wages to rise along with training and improvements in productivity and standards.
At the same time, higher productivity improves business profits for employers. Service buyers also enjoy better service standards and quality.