Corrupt Practices Investigation Officer (CPIO)

Career as a Corrupt Practices Investigation Officer (CPIO)

Embark on a meaningful career investigating corruption in both the public and private sectors, where you can make an impact to safeguard interests of Singapore and Singaporeans! You will be part of a dynamic team of officers dedicated to the mission of combating corruption offences.

CPIB will provide you with the opportunity to realise your potential through a wide spectrum of job functions, including investigations, intelligence, digital forensic, data analytics and leadership roles etc. You may also be given exposure to other areas of work such as international affairs, policy formulation and public education, as well as attachments to overseas anti-corruption agencies and local law enforcement or regulatory agencies.

What does a typical day of a CPIO look like?

Step into the world of CPIB investigations, where every case is a puzzle waiting to be solved. Our officers embark on an investigative odyssey, meticulously uncovering the truth and ensuring that justice prevails. You will handle complaints, execute operations (including conducting arrest, retrieving ground evidence) and conduct interviews to find out the truth, as well as put up investigation papers on findings and recommendations. You will also assist in criminal legal proceedings arising from CPIB’s investigations.

From complex financial trials to intricate webs of deception, each investigation is a testament to our resolve.

What awaits you after you join?

Training and Peer Support Network

You will start your journey with our CPIO training programme. This training, which comprises a hybrid of residential and non-residential components, will equip you with the relevant knowledge and skills to perform your duties.

The programme starts with 9-month residential training at the Home Team Academy (HTA) to prepare you for your role at the Bureau. You will undergo a well-structured curriculum to learn the criminal laws, investigation techniques, self-defence tactics and weapons handling. The training also includes an overseas leadership training programme and a Class 3 driving course.

Following the HTA training, you will undertake 2-3 months of specialised non-residential in-house training focused on corruption and financial investigation, application of the relevant laws, complaint management, scene management, evidence handling, interview and interrogation, testimony provision in Court etc. 

You will also be assigned a buddy, who will orientate and familiarise you with the CPIB environment and work.

There will be a 2-year bond after the training. 

Foundational Posting to Investigation Units

After completing the training programme, you will be posted to the investigation units for your foundational posting. Through this, you will take on cases and hone your investigations tradecraft. You will also be assigned a mentor to guide you in your career journey.

Career Development

CPIB invests significantly to elevate your career development, ensuring you are equipped with cutting-edge skills and methodologies in our trade. As a CPIO, you will gain niche investigation competencies such as interview and interrogation, financial investigation, scene and evidence management, documentation and reporting writing etc. Throughout your career with CPIB, there will be rich and diverse learning and development opportunities such as various personal development courses, leadership programmes, cross-departmental projects, as well as sponsorship/scholarship schemes for postgraduate studies etc to support your career aspirations.

There will be structured job rotation and posting opportunities to different portfolios within CPIB and other agencies to gain exposures and widen your skillsets. To broaden horizons and enrich experiences, CPIB also offers overseas and local attachment opportunities. This initiative allows our officers to gain insights from our partner organisation, bringing back learnings that enrich our collective expertise.

Renumeration Package and Benefits

• Professional learning and development opportunities

• Indicative starting salaries (successful candidates with relevant work experience will be remunerated accordingly)

• Degree Holders: $5,045 to $6,067

• GCE ‘O’ level to Diploma Holders: $2,060 to $3,372

• Retention incentives at various career milestones until retirement (aligned to Public Service retirement age)

• Public Service bonuses including performance, mid-year and end-year (subjected to work performance)

• Leave entitlements

• Subsidised medical and dental fees

• Eligibility for Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme (POGIS)

• Myriad welfare initiatives 

Requirements

If you meet the following requirements and can identify with our mission, join us through our recruitment exercise:

• Strong passion for investigation work;

• Strong analytical skills and adaptability;

• Strong organisation, time management and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure;

• Strong in spoken and written communications;

• Self-driven and able to work effectively, independently and in a team environment;

• Be physically fit (Candidates need to pass a medical examination. Male applicants should preferably have a fitness level of minimally PES B1); and

• Singapore Citizen.

All interested applicants are encouraged to look out for available positions on Careers@Gov website. Applications can only be submitted through the Careers@Gov website during the Bureau's recruitment exercises. If you wish to be notified of future recruitment exercise for CPIO, you can join our mailing list at https://go.gov.sg/cpiomailinglist