Job Scope:
1. Investigative & Case Support
- Assist in conducting preliminary investigations and fact-finding interviews
- Obtain student and witness statements where appropriate and compile evidence and prepare structured incident reports to relevant KPs for directions
2. Detention & Restorative Follow-Up
- Supervise daily detention sessions and after-school CWO
- Maintain attendance and behavioural records during the detention sessions
- Support Student Management Team and Year Heads with student reflection and restitution activities, including facilitating student reflection on choices, consequences and improvement strategies
- Ensure detention and CWO tasks are meaningful and developmental in nature
3. In-House Suspension Support
- Help establish a structured environment for suspended students
- Support learning continuity during suspension
- Guide students through reflective and re-entry support activities
4. Campus Supervision & Prevention
- Serve as visible adult presence in high movement areas during recess times and dismissal time.
- Conduct systematic patrols with Student Management Team members during:
- (In-School - Recess/ lunch breaks/ lesson transitions)
- Out-of-School - Marine Terrace MRT, relevant areas (when necessary)
- Support proactive discipline strategies
- Assist in simple peer reconciliation or mediation contexts (where necessary)
5. Deployment & Reporting
- The DSO will report operationally to the HOD/Student Management
- Deployment schedule will be determined by the school in accordance with the termly school timetable and school events
Performance Expectations:
- Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and good judgement
- Engage students respectfully and constructively
- Uphold confidentiality and procedural fairness
- Collaborate effectively with teachers and relevant student management/Year Head team personnel
Requirements:
1) Working Experience
- Must have former working experience (preferably more than 5 years) in uniformed service background (Police, Prison Service or equivalent)
- Must have relevant working experience in youth-related case investigation and restorative work such as behavioural support.
- Preferable to have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience working directly with at-risk youth in educational, community, or correctional settings
- Preferable for the personnel to demonstrate a strong passion and disposition for working with at-risk students, along with a positive belief in their potential
2) Core Competencies
- Conflict management and de-escalation
- Calm and proportionate behavioural intervention
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Accurate incident observation and documentation
3) Engagement Disposition
- Firm yet respectful approach when working with students
- Ability to build rapport while upholding expectations
- Cultural and school-environment sensitivity
- Collaborative working style with teachers and SM staff
4) Values & Professional Ethics
- Alignment with care-based and restorative discipline
- Belief in student growth and developmental support
- Professional maturity and reliability
- Respect for confidentiality and student dignity
- Empathy and compassion in youth work
Working Hours:
- Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00am to 5:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break (7 working hours)
- Fridays: 9:00am to 3:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break (5 working hours)
- Service not required on designated Home-based learning days, Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, and designated school holidays (e.g. Youth Day, Teachers Day, Term break).
- There will be a minimum of 4 engagement hours per work day.
Contract Period: 29 June 2026 to 23 October 2026 (estimated period)
Location: East Coast
EA License No.: 96C4864
Reg No.: R26159658 BRANN LEONG CHUN HOE
