Fire and Rescue Officer (Lieutenant)

Singapore Civil Defence Force; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of emergency response professionals at a leading force committed to saving lives and protecting property. As a Senior Officer, you will receive extensive training to manage rescue incidents and combat diverse threats using advanced technology. This role promises a stable full-time position with competitive remuneration and a generous sign-on bonus. With opportunities for mentorship, international exchanges, and career development, you will be well-prepared for real-world challenges while making a significant impact on the community. Embrace a rewarding career that values leadership and service to society.

Benefits

Competitive salary range

Annual increment

Performance bonus

14 to 18 days’ vacation leave

Medical and Dental Subsidies

Employee welfare benefits

Learning and Development subsidy

Strategic Payment Scheme Invest Retirement

MHA Group insurance

Obtain a Fire Safety Manager Certification

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
• A degree in any discipline is required for direct entry.

Responsibilities

• Take control of challenging rescue incidents and battle various threats.
• Involved in policy development to keep Singapore safe and emergency-ready.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

What the role is

SCDF – THE LIFE SAVING FORCE. We are an elite team of emergency response professionals from the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and Emergency Medical Service (EMS), dedicated to saving lives and protecting property. Join our family as we strive to safeguard and make a difference in the lives of our citizens, both in peacetime and during emergencies.

What you will be working on

Be the source of courage, command, and control. As a SCDF Fire and Rescue Senior Officer, you will be professionally trained to take control of challenging rescue incidents, and to battle fire, chemical, biological, and radiological threats with innovative and cutting-edge technology. You will be involved in policy development and implementation 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 specialising in your unique career pathway. Mentorships, varied job exposure, and opportunities to participate in overseas missions and international learning exchanges will help 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 attractive remuneration package. Candidates can earn between $5,140 and $6,150, inclusive of monthly frontline allowances. As a successful applicant, you will receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus (subject to eligibility) upon emplacement.

You will also stand to receive benefits from a range of perks and privileges, including:

• Competitive salary range, inclusive of frontline / shift allowance
• Annual increment
• Performance bonus
• 14 to 18 days’ vacation leave (inclusive of other leave types)
• Medical and Dental Subsidies
• Employee welfare benefits
• Learning and Development subsidy
• Strategic Payment Scheme Invest Retirement
• MHA Group insurance
• Obtain a Fire Safety Manager Certification

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
• Male applicants must be PES B and above
• Minimum 'Pass' for IPPT