SCDF Paramedic Officer (Direct-entry Lieutenant)

Join the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) - The Life-Saving Force

We are a team of elite emergency response professionals from the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and the Emergency Medical Service (EMS), that are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property. Join us to be part of a family that strives to safeguard and make a difference in the lives of our citizens, in both peacetime and emergency.

Lifesaving. It's Life Changing!

What the Role Is

Be the source of courage, command, and control. As a SCDF Paramedic Senior Officer, you will be professionally trained to take control of challenging emergency medical situations and provide first-class prehospital care. You will also drive Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education, research, as well as operational and clinical excellence within the organisation to keep Singapore a safe and emergency ready nation.

We believe in grooming our officers as leaders. Through our talent management programme, you will embark on diverse foundational postings before specializing in their unique career pathways. Mentorships, varied job exposure, and opportunities to participate in overseas missions and international learning exchanges will help to nurture your strengths and prime you for real-life challenges.

Upon joining SCDF, you can look forward to securing stable full-time employment with an enticing remuneration package. Candidates can stand to earn between $5,821 to $6,997 inclusive of monthly frontline allowances.

What we are looking for

To qualify for direct entry as a Lieutenant, you must meet the following requirements:

A Degree in any discipline

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Applicants with NS obligations must be medically classified as PES B1 or above

Minimum 'Pass' for IPPT

Sign On Bonus

As a successful applicant, you will receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus (subject to eligibility) upon emplacement.

As valued members of SCDF, employees stand to benefit from a range of perks and privileges, including:

Competitive salary range, inclusive of frontline / shift allowance

Annual increments

Performance bonuses

14 to 18 days’ vacation leave (inclusive of other leave types)

Medical and Dental Subsidies

Employee welfare benefits

Yearly $700 learning and development subsidies to better support MHA’s officers’ professional and personal growth, health and well-being.

Strategic Payment Scheme e.g. cash payouts of three months (Lieutenant and below) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.

Invest Retirement Package - A contribution equivalent to 13.25% of your gross salary will be credited monthly into your retirement account.

Group insurance

For more information, please visit the following links

SCDF Corporate Website (Career Pathway and Renumeration) - https://www.scdf.gov.sg/join-us/uniformed-positions/direct-entry-lieutenant

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main role of SCDF is to provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency medical services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents, as well as formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters.