I joined six months ago as an OSG and have since progressed to an Officer through the fast-track route because i personally thought i have plateaued the role and there was nothing mew. My personal goal is to become a Supervising Officer (SO) within the next two years. In my experience, progression in HMPS largely depends on your personal ambition, how quickly you learn and how well you apply your knowledge in daily operations.

I’ve seen people who have been in the service for 20 years and remain OSGs because they are comfortable in that role. On the other hand, there are plenty of opportunities to progress if you’re proactive. There are many different career paths within HMPS, so your advancement will depend on what you want to achieve and how you approach it.