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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 become 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 Fire and Rescue Senior Officer, you will be professionally trained to be in control of challenging rescue incidents, and battling 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 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.
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 A or B
- 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.
Invest Retirement Package
Upon resignation from service, officers may withdraw 13.25% of their gross monthly salary from Year 5 of service, based on the applicable vesting scale, provided they have been on the INVEST Plan for at least 10 years. Any remaining unvested balance of moneys in the account will be forfeited and the account will be closed thereafter.
Strategic Payment Scheme
New officers can look forward to three months (Captain and below) cash payouts and 2.5 months (Major and above) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.
Other Benefits
Officers are entitled to MHA Uniformed Singlife insurance coverage, subsidised medical and dental treatment, and opportunities for further education specialisation. Other benefits include yearly $700 learning and development subsidies, leave entitlements and subsidised medical and dental treatment.
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
