# Security Agencies in Singapore

Security agencies in Singapore must be licensed by the Singapore Police Force's regulatory department under the Private Security Industry Act, and every officer needs a valid security officer licence. Agencies are assessed under the Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (SACE), which replaced the old A–D grades with pass or fail. Resident officers must be paid Progressive Wage Model wages.

## Key facts
- Listings: 2
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 17

## Licences
- **Security agency licence** (Singapore Police Force – Police Regulatory Department (formerly PLRD), required): Required to provide security guarding services. Agencies that pass all SACE core competencies are eligible for 3-year licences for licences expiring from 1 July 2026. Check: https://www.police.gov.sg/
- **Security officer licence** (Singapore Police Force – Police Regulatory Department, required): Each security officer must hold a valid licence and complete the required training modules for their grade. Check: https://www.police.gov.sg/
- **Progressive Wage Model (security)** (Ministry of Manpower (MOM); licensing condition, required): Resident security officers in licensed agencies must be paid at least PWM wages and trained according to the PWM career ladder. Check: https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/progressive-wage-model

## How to choose
- Check the agency's latest SACE result on the Police website. Agencies are listed as Pass for the current cycle.
- Write the contract around outcomes (what must be protected, response times, reporting) rather than just headcount. Outcome-based contracting is encouraged in the sector.
- Make sure the price reflects PWM wages, overtime limits and relief officers. Very low bids often mean understaffing.
- Ask about technology such as CCTV analytics, guard-tour systems and incident reporting apps, which can reduce headcount needs.
- Agree how officers will be treated on site. Service buyers share responsibility for protecting officers from abuse under the 2021 enhancements.

## Red flags
- Agency not listed with a SACE pass, or unable to show its licence.
- Officers without valid licence cards on duty.
- Bids priced below PWM wage levels.

## Listings (top 2)
- [Henderson Security Services Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/henderson-security-services-pte-ltd), Bukit Merah · 165 Bukit Merah Central · 9 min walk from Redhill MRT · NEA licensed, BCA registered · registered 2009
- [Fast Lane Cloud and Security Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/fast-lane-cloud-and-security-services), Kampong Glam · 28a Kandahar Street · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT

## By area
- Bukit Merah: 1
- Kampong Glam: 1
- Rochor: 1

## FAQs
### How do I check if a security agency is licensed in Singapore?
Ask for the agency's licence number and check the Singapore Police Force website, which publishes Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (SACE) results by agency. The latest Cycle 5 results were updated in August 2026. Officers on duty must also hold valid security officer licences.

### What replaced the security agency grading system?
From 2020, the Police and MOM replaced the old A–D grading exercise with a pass/fail assessment tied to licence renewal, now called the Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (SACE). Agencies that pass all core competencies are eligible for longer licences, with 3-year licences for those expiring from 1 July 2026.

### Do security officers get the Progressive Wage Model?
Yes. PWM is a licensing condition for security agencies. Singapore citizen and PR security officers must be paid at least the PWM wages for their grade and complete training to progress up the career ladder. Service buyers should budget for PWM wage increases over the contract term.

## Sources
- SPF – Security Agencies Competency Evaluation (SACE) results, Aug 2026: https://www.police.gov.sg/-/media/SPF/Files/E-services/SACE/SACE-Results/SACE-Cycle-5-Results-as-of-7-Aug-2026.pdf
- MHA – Enhancements to security agency grading and officer protection: https://www.mha.gov.sg/media-room/newsroom/enhancements-to-security-agency-grading-exercise-and-protection-for-private-security-officers/
- MOM – Progressive Wage Model: https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/progressive-wage-model

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.