HSS Duty Manager (Security & Emergency Response)

PSA Corporation Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA Corporation Limited is seeking a dynamic HSS Duty Manager to strengthen security, safety, and emergency response capabilities at the Singapore port. The role focuses on leadership in security operations, emergency response, and readiness, with an emphasis on innovation and digitalisation.

You will mentor teams, conduct drills, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and safety standards across the port. This permanent role is based in Singapore and requires shift duties.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Preferably: leadership roles in SCDF or SPF.
• With Emergency Medical Technician, HazMat, Marine or security background.
• Certifications such as Fire Safety Manager or Drone license are a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee port-wide security operations and compliance.
• Coordinate with Home Team agencies.
• Conduct threat assessments, vulnerability studies and Red Teaming exercises.
• Lead firefighting, rescue, HazMat and medical emergencies.
• Ensure safety discipline and operational control on the ground.
• Manage readiness of facilities and emergency assets.
• Oversee procurement, testing and certification of life-saving equipment.
• Support smart-system integration and automation projects.
• Mentor officers and promote a safety-first culture.
• Lead drills, exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Stakeholder management

Drill leadership

Innovation mindset

Education

Degree or Diploma

Job description

As PSA transitions into a fully automated and digitalised smart port, we are looking for a dynamic HSS Duty Manager to strengthen our security, safety, and emergency response capabilities.

If you are passionate about operational excellence, technology-driven security and leading high‑performing teams, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Location: Singapore

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 31 Dec 2026

Main responsibilities

Security leadership

• oversee port-wide security operations and compliance
• coordinate with Home Team agencies
• conduct threat assessments, vulnerability studies and Red Teaming exercises

Emergency Response Command

• lead firefighting, rescue, HazMat and medical emergencies
• ensure strong safety discipline and operational control on the ground

Operational Readiness

• manage readiness of fire stations, equipment, vehicles and emergency assets
• oversee procurement, testing and certification of life‑saving equipment

Innovation & Digitalisation

• support smart‑system integration and automation projects
• enhance surveillance, risk management and operational visibility

Training, Governance & Team Development

• mentor officers and build a strong, safety-first culture
• lead drills and exercises and continuous improvement initiatives
• ensure compliance, documentation and audit standards

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Preferably:
• hold/held leadership roles in SCDF or SPF
• with Emergency Medical Technician, HazMat, Marine or security background
• have relevant certifications such as Fire Safety Manager, Aerial drone license or in security
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passionate about innovation, readiness and safety excellence
• Able to meet the fitness requirements of the job and can perform shift duties