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Singapore’s private security industry is licensed and regulated by the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department (PLRD) — any legitimate company must hold a valid PLRD licence, which you can verify yourself in under a minute (see below). This guide covers real companies worth shortlisting by specialty, what security services actually cost, and how to confirm a provider is properly licensed before signing.
Quick answer: For SGX-listed scale and full-service coverage, Secura Group. For event and hospitality security, ADP Securegroup or SCHEMPP. For camera-first, AI-monitored coverage, Shine Security or Applied Protection. For pure CCTV monitoring with no guards, HomeSafe. A single guard post runs S$2,500-S$4,000/month; basic home CCTV S$500-S$1,500; alarm monitoring S$30-S$60/month.
Security Companies in Singapore, Compared
1. Secura Group — Largest Full-Service Provider
| Best for | One vendor across guarding, CCTV/access control and cybersecurity |
| Key services | Security guarding (Soverus), CCTV & access control, license plate recognition, cybersecurity (Onesecure Asia), security consulting |
| Structure | SGX Catalist-listed — the only company here with public financial disclosure |
| Pricing | Custom quote; not publicly listed. Scale typically suits mid-to-large commercial contracts |
| Address | 38 Alexandra Terrace, Singapore 119932 |
| Contact | +65 6813 9500 · enquiry@securagroup.com.sg |
- Broadest service range under one contract (guarding + systems + cyber)
- Public listing means financial transparency most competitors don’t offer
- Established brand with scale for large commercial sites
- Likely less agile/personalised for small residential jobs
- No published pricing — every quote is custom, harder to comparison-shop upfront
If you’re managing a commercial property, a mixed-use development, or anywhere that needs guarding, cameras and cyber risk covered under one accountable vendor, Secura is the name that keeps coming up — partly because its SGX listing means you can actually check its financials before signing a multi-year contract, which isn’t something you can do with a privately-held competitor.
2. ADP Securegroup — Event & Hospitality Specialist
| Best for | One-off events, hospitality venues, VIP/enforcement work |
| Key services | Event & entertainment security, static/patrolling guards, executive protection, enforcement, traffic management, alarm monitoring, CCTV, access control |
| Structure | Two Singapore offices — CBD and Ubi Road |
| Pricing | Custom quote; not publicly listed |
| Address | 3 Phillip Street #12-03, Royal Group Building, S(048693); also 6 Ubi Road 1, #07-12/13, S(408726) |
- Genuine specialisation in event/hospitality work, not just a generalist offering it as a side service
- Two locations suggests capacity for concurrent bookings
- Less clear fit if you need a long-term static guard contract rather than event-based work
- No pricing transparency published
This is who to call for a product launch, a concert, or a VIP visit rather than an ongoing office guard post — event security has different failure modes (crowd control, entry management, incident response in a live environment) than standard static guarding, and a company built around that scenario tends to plan for it better than one bolting event work onto a general contract.
3. SCHEMPP — VIP Escort & Executive Protection
| Best for | Executive/personal protection, VIP escort |
| Key services | Premium guarding, close protection, VIP escort, event security, CCTV surveillance |
| Structure | Protection & Investigation Services (PIS) division-based positioning |
| Pricing | Custom quote; not publicly listed |
- Positioning specifically around close protection is rarer than general guarding — relevant if that’s your actual need
- Event security offered alongside, useful if protection needs extend to appearances
- Narrower focus means it may not be cost-effective for standard static site guarding
- Always confirm the individual officer’s own PLRD licence, not just the agency’s
Close protection is a genuinely different skill set from static guarding — reading a room, managing a moving VIP through a crowd, coordinating with a venue’s own security. If that’s the actual brief, a specialist beats a generalist agency that occasionally does executive protection as one line item among many.
4. Shine Security — AI Command Centre + Remote CCTV
| Best for | Camera-first coverage with software-assisted monitoring |
| Key services | Traditional guarding paired with AI-powered command centre, remote CCTV surveillance and analytics |
| Structure | Positions technology as core to its guarding model, not a bolt-on |
| Pricing | Custom quote; not publicly listed |
- Fewer physical guards needed for equivalent coverage, typically lowers long-run cost
- Analytics can flag anomalies a single human watching a monitor might miss
- Less physical/visible deterrent than a guard standing at an entrance
- Effectiveness depends on camera placement and network reliability
The pitch here is essentially trading headcount for software — instead of paying for a guard to watch a monitor all shift, a command centre with analytics does the first pass and flags what actually needs a human response. Works well for larger premises where blanket guarding would be prohibitively expensive, less well where you specifically need a visible person at the door.
5. Applied Protection — Tech-Enabled Security Officers
| Best for | Mid-sized commercial premises wanting guards actively using live camera feeds |
| Key services | Security officers integrated with CCTV systems and technology tools |
| Structure | Blends guarding and camera monitoring into one role rather than separate services |
| Pricing | Custom quote; not publicly listed |
- Guards working with live feeds rather than just patrolling can respond faster to what cameras catch
- Single integrated service, simpler than coordinating a separate guarding vendor and CCTV vendor
- No published pricing to compare against a pure-guarding or pure-CCTV quote
This sits between Secura’s full-service breadth and Shine’s camera-first model — you still get a physical guard, but one who’s actively working the cameras rather than just walking a fixed patrol route, which can catch issues a patrol pattern alone would miss between rounds.
6. HomeSafe — CCTV Monitoring Specialist
| Best for | Pure remote CCTV monitoring, no physical guard needed |
| Key services | Remote CCTV monitoring and alert response |
| Structure | ISO 9001-certified; SPF-licensed for monitoring operations |
| Pricing | Custom quote; not publicly listed — generally cheaper than guarding-inclusive contracts since no headcount is involved |
- ISO 9001 certification is a concrete quality-process signal, not just a marketing claim
- Dedicated monitoring focus usually costs less than bundling monitoring into a guarding contract
- No physical guard presence — not a fit if a visible deterrent or on-site response is required
If your property already has cameras installed and what you actually need is someone watching them 24/7 and calling the right people when something happens, a dedicated monitoring specialist like HomeSafe is usually the cheapest way to get that — you’re not paying the overhead of a guarding company’s headcount and shift-management costs for a service that’s fundamentally about watching a screen.
What Security Services Actually Cost
| Service | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single guard post (1 shift) | S$2,500-S$4,000/month | Covers one 8-12hr shift only, not round-the-clock |
| 24/7 guard coverage | S$10,000+/month | Requires 3+ guards to cover all shifts, rest days |
| Basic home CCTV package | S$500-S$1,500 | Entry-level per-camera cost from ~S$90-S$200 |
| Full commercial CCTV system | Up to S$30,000+ | Multi-camera coverage, NVR/recording infrastructure |
| Professional alarm monitoring | S$30-S$60/month | 24/7 monitored response via providers like Chubb or Certis |
None of the six companies above publish per-contract pricing — this is standard for the industry since guard headcount, shift patterns, and site risk all change the number. Use the cost table above as your baseline expectation when requesting quotes, and get at least 2-3 quotes for comparable scope before committing.
How to Verify a Security Company’s PLRD Licence Yourself
- Go to licence1.business.gov.sg and log in with Singpass
- Click “Licensed Entities”
- Select “Singapore Police Force — Enquire on Security Officer and Private Investigator Licences”
- Search by the officer’s or company’s name to confirm current licence status, category, and renewal date
Any legitimate security agency operates under the Private Security Industry Act and should have no issue with you checking this. If a company is cagey about naming the officers assigned to your site, or their licence details don’t come up in the register, treat that as a serious red flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest security company in Singapore?
Secura Group is the largest publicly-listed security provider (SGX Catalist board), offering guarding, CCTV/access control systems, and cybersecurity through its Onesecure Asia arm.
How much does a security guard cost per month in Singapore?
A single guard covering one shift typically costs S$2,500-S$4,000 per month. 24/7 coverage, requiring multiple guards to rotate shifts, usually exceeds S$10,000 per month.
Why don’t security companies publish their pricing?
Pricing depends heavily on guard headcount, shift patterns, site risk profile, and contract length — factors that vary too much per client for a fixed price list to be meaningful. Request itemised quotes from 2-3 providers for the same scope to compare fairly.
How do I check if a security company is licensed in Singapore?
Log into licence1.business.gov.sg with Singpass, select “Licensed Entities,” then “Singapore Police Force — Enquire on Security Officer and Private Investigator Licences,” and search the company or officer name.
Which security company should I use for a one-off event?
ADP Securegroup and SCHEMPP both specialise in event, hospitality and VIP security rather than only static long-term guarding contracts, typically making them a better fit for a single event.
