Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC) - Community
Be part of the community policing force and work with regular officers to enhance the safety and security of your neighbourhood.
Last updated 30 January 2026
Introduced in 2018, the VSC (Community) is our newest vocation in the VSC family. It is for public-spirited people who want to give back to society in a meaningful way and have a direct impact on the community they work and live in.
Just like other VSC officers, you will be given Police powers to allow you to perform your assigned roles. As a VSC (Community) officer, you are an important part of the SPF. It is through the close partnership between the community and the Police that Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world.
Key details
Commitment
At least 8 hours of patrol duty each month
Duty timings
Usually after working hours; each patrol duty could last from 4 hours to 8 hours
Allowance
$5.20 an hour to cover out of pocket expenses such as personal transport and meal costs
Rank
Appointed as Special Constable (V) – the rank is retained throughout your service in the vocation
Home Team Department
Skills and interest
Uniformed Role, Safety and Security
Did you know? The VSC (Community) vocation has a shorter training duration spread over 7 weeks, compared to 6 months for the VSC vocation.
Who is eligible
We welcome more people to step forward, to seize the opportunity to be trained and be a part of the Police Force to safeguard Singapore.
You'll need to meet these criteria:
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
Aged 18 to 60 years old
At least 3 GCE ‘N’ level credits or NITEC
Normal colour vision
Unlike VSC officers, you do not need to take IPPT. You will, however, have to undergo a health screening to ensure suitability for your assigned roles.
Note:
Male applicants must have either completed their National Service (NS) liabilities or be exempted from NS
Operationally Ready NSmen may apply but upon enrolment, will not be exempted from their NS responsibilities
Those who are in full-time NS (SAF/SCDF/SPF) are not eligible
More about this scheme
What you'll do
Your main role is to patrol the neighbourhoods to deter and detect crime. You may also be required to help regulate crowds and traffic, and assist with evacuation should the situation arise.
You will be deployed to the Neighbourhood Police Centres (NPC). You will conduct foot patrols in high-traffic community areas such as markets, town centres and schools. You might also use public transport to travel to and from patrol sectors which are not within walking distance from the NPC.
You will usually perform duties after office hours – mostly on weekends or when you are off-work. Each tour of duty could last from 4 hours to 8 hours, depending on operational needs. You will be able to sign up for your duty days/hours in advance.
Training
As a VSC (Community) officer, you will receive appropriate training to enable you to perform your assigned duties. The skills and knowledge you gain are useful life skills that will better prepare you in the event of any crisis.
Training and schedule
Training | Training includes police procedures, legal knowledge, Police Defence Tactics and first aid. |
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Schedule | Training is conducted at the Home Team Academy or Police Cantonment Complex, depending on the courses.
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Equipment and uniform
You will carry a Police warrant card. Your equipment includes handcuffs, a baton and a communications set to aid you in your initial response when you come across any incidents during patrol.
You will be attired in a blue polo T-shirt (similar in design to those worn by the NPC Community Policing Officers) and black cargo pants.
VSC (Community) officers do not carry arms.
Posting
Upon completion of training, you will be posted to one of the 7 Police Land Divisions.
As a new trainee, you may indicate your desired posting. Your eventual posting will be subjected to the availability and needs of the organisation.
All divisions/units are unique and can offer you interesting opportunities to perform your police duties.
Benefits and recognition
Our philosophy of involvement includes providing you with the necessary training, orientation, opportunities for personal development, as well as awards and recognition for good service.
Your benefits also include:
Coverage under a group corporate insurance plan as well as compensation for service injuries sustained during duties.
Eligibility to participate in selected welfare activities offered by the Police Welfare Division.
Contact us
Have a questions? Contact us for any enquires
Contact person: Muhd Shariff Zahid Anwar Husain
Email address: SPF_VSC_HQ_Recruitment@spf.gov.sg
Phone: 6557 5869
Fax: 6223 0049