CNB is a premier drug enforcement agency in Singapore. Its vision is for a drug free Singapore.
It is looking for active and committed youths who are physically-fit and thrive on action.
As a Narcotics Officer, you will be part of an elite team with one objective - to keep Singapore a drug free nation. You can be posted to any of the 4 operational divisions: Intelligence, Enforcement, Supervision and Investigation.
MAIN DUTIES of Narcotics Officer
- Carry out field operations to arrest drug offenders
- Monitor and gather intelligence and evidence against drug offenders
- Conduct undercover operations against drug traffickers
- Put up investigation papers (IPs) with the view to prosecuting drug offenders in court
- Conduct preventive drug education talks to youths and organizations
- Be proficient in computer to create electronic IPs to update the CNB case management system (CMS)
PERSONAL TRAITS
- Calmness in operations
- Possess integrity and honesty
- Good stress coping abilities
- Resourceful and quick-minded to tackle difficult situations
- Ablility to work well in teams
- Good in paperwork necessary for prosecution of offenders
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Singapore Citizen
- Male applicants must have completed National Service with medical fitness of PES 'A' or 'B'
- Be physically fit
- Have good eyesight without color blindness
- At least 5 GCE ‘O’ level passes or Nitec (formerly NTC2)
TRAINING
- Upon recruitment, you will undergo a 28-week training course at the Home Team Academy
- The training course includes basic investigation skills, self-defence and weapons handling
- Upon completion of training, you will serve a 2-year bond
ENTRY SALARY & ENTRY RANK
The entry salaries and entry ranks of our officers depend on their educational qualifications :
Qualification | With NS | Without NS |
Sergeant | | |
| Polytechnic Diploma
(5 local Polytechnics, LaSelle and NAFA) | $2,268.90 | $2,040.22 |
| Full GCE 'A' Levels / IB Diploma / NUS High School Diploma | $2,154.56 | $1,925.88 |
Corporal | | |
| Higher Nitec (formerly ITC/CBS) / SHATEC Diploma in Tourism Studies / Hotel Management | $1,982.47 | $1,811.73 |
| 5 GCE 'O' Level credits / Partial GCE 'A' Levels / Nitec (formerly NTC2) / SHATEC Diploma in Culinary Skills / Accommodation | $1,811.73 - $1,982.47 | $1,640.99 - $1,811.73 |
The quantum of National Service increment will vary according to the duration served for Full-Time National Service
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Rank | |
| Sergeant (for those joining as Corporal) Staff Sergeant Senior Staff Sergeant Station Inspector | |
| Senior Station Inspector 1 | |
| Senior Station Inspector 2 | |
BENEFITS
- 14 days or 18 days of annual vacation leave
- Subsidised medical & dental benefits
- Annual medical leave of 14 days or 60 days with hospitalisation
- Course sponsorship (subject to approval)
- Annual study leave of 12 days (subject to approval)
- Retention payments
- Class 3 driving lessons
- Group insurance scheme
- Use of government holiday bungalows
- Marriage and baby grants
- Retention and retirement benefits
- No uniform - civilian attire