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 and compassion. As a Paramedic Specialist (PRS) with the SCDF, you will be trained to provide first-class prehospital care. When others panic, you are calm and quick to assess and address the patients' needs.
As you progress in your career, you can expect to take up higher appointments such as chief paramedic, paramedic instructor, medical training coordinator etc. In addition, each officer will have an opportunity to further their clinical knowledge and be a Level 4 Certified Paramedic. Good performing PRS can also look forward to accelerated advancement opportunities, where they can be directly promoted to the rank of lieutenant and beyond.
Upon joining SCDF, you can look forward to securing stable full-time employment with an enticing remuneration package. Candidates can stand to earn between $2,940 to $4,370, inclusive of monthly frontline allowances.
What we are looking for
- Diploma from Polytechnic, Higher NITEC in Paramedicine & Emergency Care, IB, NUS High School, NAFA, LASELLE
- Applicants with NS obligations must be medically classified as PES B1 or above
- Minimum pass standard for IPPT
- For Pre-enlistees, there will be a 5-year Minimum Term of Engagement (MTE) bond in lieu of the National Service’s obligation.
Sign On Bonus
As a successful applicant, you will receive a $30,000 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 7.75% 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
SCDF Career Microsite (Interactive Experience on Career Journey) - scdfcareers.sg
