SCDF Paramedic Officer (Direct-Entry Lieutenant)

Singapore Civil Defence Force; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Package

MHA Group insurance

Job summary

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) seeks a Paramedic Senior Officer to lead prehospital care in high-pressure EMS situations. You will drive EMS education, research, and clinical excellence, while benefiting from diverse postings and overseas learning exchanges.

A talent management pathway supports development and leadership growth within the organisation. Join SCDF for a stable full-time career with a competitive package, sign-on bonuses, and a range of benefits including allowances, leave,

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• NS obligations must be medically classified as PES B1 or above.
• Minimum 'Pass' for IPPT.

Responsibilities

• Lead challenging EMS scenarios as Paramedic Senior Officer.
• Drive EMS education, research, and operational/clinical excellence.
• Participate in overseas missions and international learning exchanges.

Skills

Leadership

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 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 specialising in your unique career pathway. 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 attractive remuneration package. Candidates can earn between $5,821 - $6,997, 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 Package
• MHA Group insurance

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

SCDF Corporate Website (Career Pathway and Renumeration) - https://www.scdf.gov.sg