SINGAPORE: The number of newly trained private security guards in Singapore has tripled over the past year to 7,360, and demand is set to grow over the next few years.

The demand for security officers has gone up so much that companies are taking in untrained staff and sending them for training programmes.

Industry players said due to tourism growth and the development of mega retail and entertainment outlets, some companies have secured large contracts to supply security officers and have to fill up the shortfall in a short time.

It is estimated that the industry will need another 4,000 guards over the next three years.


- CNA/so